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EU's von der Leyen says EU to receive 50mn more Pfizer shots in Q2

Ursula von der Leyen said the earlier deliveries, which will start this month, will take total supplies to the EU from Pfizer to 250 million doses in the second quarter of this year.
She also confirmed the Commission was in talks with the two companies for a new contract for 1.8 billion doses to be delivered in 2022 and 2023, confirming a Reuters report last week.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 05:32pm

Business & Finance

Pfizer to pursue bringing COVID-19 vaccine to India after import relaxation

"We have noted the recent announcement with regard to the regulatory pathway for global vaccines," a Pfizer spokesperson told Reuters in an email.
"We remain committed to continuing our engagement with the government towards making the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine available for use in the government's immunisation program."

Published 13 Apr, 2021 08:27pm

Business & Finance

EU seeks new contract with Pfizer for up to 1.8bn vaccines from 2022

Earlier on Friday, German daily Die Welt reported that the Commission was shortly to sign contracts to buy up to 1.8 billion doses, but did not say with which company.
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are already supplying the EU with mRNA vaccines and German biotech firm CureVac is seeking EU approval for its mRNA shot.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:43pm

Business & Finance

EU preparing orders for 1.8bn vaccine booster shots

The planned orders will be for so-called mRNA vaccines, with a preference for manufacturers who are EU-based or who have production facilities in Europe.
Only the Biontech/Pfizer vaccine, which is manufactured in Belgium and Germany, and Moderna, which manufactures in Spain and Switzerland, currently meet these requirements.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:54pm

Business & Finance

South Africa signs deal for 20mn Pfizer COVID-19 doses

The deal is another fillip for the country worst hit by COVID-19 infections in Africa as it adds to the 31 million single-shot doses from Johnson & Johnson which the government approved on Thursday.
The country has also been allocated 12 million shots under the World Health Organization's COVAX scheme and is likely to get doses for 10 million people from the African Union's AVATT initiative.

Updated 06 Apr, 2021 07:29pm

Business & Finance

Pfizer says working on new COVID-19 vaccine supply deal to Israel

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech agreed in November to supply Israel with an undisclosed number of COVID-19 vaccines and Israel's Finance Ministry has said it paid some 2.6 billion shekels ($785 million).
Israel's government is seeking to secure 36 million more Pfizer/BioNTech doses for use as booster shots or for children once they are eligible, but that hit a snag last week over political infighting.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:23pm

World

Turkey begins administering Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 shots

Turkey has so far delivered 16.5 million vaccine doses nationwide, including more than 7 million people who have received a second dose of the shots developed by China's Sinovac Biotech.
A total of 2.8 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine have arrived in Turkey, with that number expected to reach 4.5 million in the coming days, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 06:21pm

World

Vietnam asks for foreign support in procuring COVID-19 vaccines

Vietnam has received about 930,000 doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine so far but wants to procure doses from Pfizer , Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, China's Sinovac, and Russia's Sputnik V shot.
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long on Thursday asked Japan's embassy for help with technology transfer for vaccine production and testing in Vietnam, the ministry said in a statement on Friday

Published 02 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

World

Pfizer COVID-19 shot 91pc effective in updated data, protective against South African variant

The shot was also 100% effective in preventing illness among trial participants in South Africa, where a new variant called B1351 is dominant, though the number of those participants was relatively small at 800.
While the new overall efficacy rate of 91.3% is lower than the 95% originally reported in November for its 44,000-person trial, a number of variants have become more prevalent around the world since then.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 06:23pm

World

BioNTech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 100% effective on 12-15 year olds: study

The vaccine was 100% effective in protecting against symptomatic disease, said the companies, who tested the drug on more than 2,260 children during phase three trial.
Researchers also didn’t find any safety concerns, Pfizer and BioNTech said.

Updated 31 Mar, 2021 05:18pm

World

UK says vaccine roll-out to be slower than hoped, but should pick up again in May

UK says global lumpy supply chain causing issues.
UK vaccine roll-out will be slower than hoped.
UK says vaccine deliveries to rise from May.
UK scolds EU over vaccine ban threat.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 06:52pm

World

South African regulator approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

SAHPRA added in a statement that the approval was subject to further efficacy and safety surveillance of the vaccine in the country, including against the dominant local coronavirus variant.

Updated 16 Mar, 2021 10:02pm

Business & Finance

Pfizer/BioNTech say data suggests vaccine 94pc effective in preventing asymptomatic infection

There were only a limited number of infections in Israel caused by the so-called South African variant - known as B.1.351 - so they were not able to evaluate effectiveness against this variant.
In terms of population covered, Israel is leading the world in its vaccination programme, thanks in part to an agreement to share data with Pfizer and BioNTech.

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 10:04pm

Business & Finance

EU drugs regulator gives green light to J&J's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 shot is the fourth to be endorsed for use in the EU after vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech , AstraZeneca-Oxford University and Moderna, and is recommended for those over 18 years of age.
With this latest positive opinion, authorities across the European Union will have another option to combat the pandemic and protect the lives and health of their citizens.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 06:48pm

Pakistan

Pakistan receives modern ultra-cold refrigerators for COVID-19 vaccines storage

23 UCC freezers donated by UNICEF.
These refrigerators will be used to store Pfizer vaccines which need ultra-low temperatures up to -80 degrees.

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 01:56pm

Business & Finance

Switzerland expecting 1mn COVID vaccine doses from Moderna, Pfizer in March

The planned March deliveries exceed initial expectations, and Kronig said they'll be sufficient to make up for slightly lower volumes that arrived last month.
New infections reported on Tuesday totaled 1,378 cases, well below the 10,000-plus record from Nov. 2. Another 13 deaths were reported.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 08:37pm

Business & Finance

Moderna taps Baxter to support fill and finish of 60-90mn COVID-19 vaccine doses

Moderna's two-shot vaccine is one of the three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use in the United States along with Pfizer/BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson's.
Under the pact with Baxter, the fill and finish of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will take place at the sterile manufacturing facilities located in Bloomington, Indiana, the companies said.

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 10:16pm

Business & Finance

Canada approves J&J's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The official announcement will be made later on Friday, said the source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation.
If the J&J vaccine has been approved, it could ease some logistical challenges. The vaccine is administered in a single dose and can be stored in normal fridges while the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna shots must be kept in freezers.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:28pm

World

S.Africa in African Union talks on COVID-19 shots for 10 million people

S.Africa lags wealthier nations in vaccinations.
Seeks large volume of doses via continental platform.
Trying to sell AstraZeneca stock at same time.
Prefers Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson shots for now.

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 07:26pm

Business & Finance

Merck to help make Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

After scrapping development of its own COVID-19 vaccine candidates in January, Merck last month said it was working on a deal to open up its manufacturing capacity to other vaccine makers.
J&J is shipping about four million doses of its vaccine in the United States this week, but the next shipments hinge on when its new, larger manufacturing plant receives regulatory approvals.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 08:34pm

Business & Finance

Flowserve supplying pumps, valves for Pfizer vaccine production

The company said it helped the drugmaker replace a mechanical mixer seal on its vaccine production line at a plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The vaccine is one of the three authorized for emergency use in the United States along with Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:55pm

World

Japan's vaccination chief says Tokyo Olympics not in his planning

Japan launched its inoculation drive last week and has already taken delivery of more than 800,000 doses.
Kono also said he is not considering giving single doses of the Pfizer vaccine to the elderly to help stretch out scarce supplies.

Published 24 Feb, 2021 05:59pm

World

World Bank threatens to stop funding Lebanon's COVID-19 vaccines after reported violations

In its first operation funding the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines, the World Bank reallocated $34 million to help Lebanon start vaccinations.
"Upon confirmation of violation, World Bank may suspend financing for vaccines and support for COVID19 response across Lebanon!!"

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:40pm

World

'Real-world' UK data shows 70pc decline in COVID infections after first Pfizer shot

"Overall, we're seeing a really strong effect to reducing any infection, asymptomatic and symptomatic," PHE's strategic response director Susan Hopkins told a media briefing.
"Hospitalisation and deaths rates are falling in all age groups, but the oldest age groups are seeing the fastest decline since the peak in mid-January," a PHE statement said.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 09:27pm

Business & Finance

Israeli studies find Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission

Pfizer vaccine developed with Germany's BioNTech reduces infection, including in asymptomatic cases, by 89.4% and in syptomatic cases by 93.7%.
Findings of the pre-published study, not yet peer-reviewed, but based on a national database that is one of the world's most advanced.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 08:09pm

Business & Finance

Pfizer seeks US approval to ease handling of COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer/BioNTech's vaccine, along with Moderna Inc's two-dose shot, won the US emergency use authorization (EUA) and is being widely distributed as part of the country's mass vaccination efforts.
The data submitted may facilitate the handling of our vaccine in pharmacies and provide vaccination centers an even greater flexibility.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 07:23pm

Business & Finance

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine supply to the EU 30pc below plans

EU still short of about 10 mln Pfizer vaccines – sources.
Shortfall concerns deliveries due to the bloc in December.
EU has allowed the export of millions of Pfizer doses.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 06:42pm

World

South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how: Yonhap

South Korea’s intelligence agency said it had foiled North Korean attempts to hack into South Korean companies developing coronavirus vaccines.
North Korea is often accused of turning to an army of hackers to fill cash-strapped government coffers amid international sanctions that ban most international trade with the country.

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 03:30pm

World

First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Lebanon under World Bank's watch

We will MONITOR fair and transparent distribution to PRIORITY groups," Ferid Belhaj, the lender's regional vice president for MENA.
Lebanon has also booked 2.7 million doses through the global COVAX scheme for poorer countries.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:25pm

World

Dose shortages undermine push by US states to speed COVID-19 vaccinations

Two months later, the situation has reversed. Supply constraints are slowing ambitious vaccination programs.
States and localities "have gotten themselves together ... and they can handle a lot more doses

Published 12 Feb, 2021 06:00pm

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Pfizer vaccine

EU's von der Leyen says EU to receive 50mn more Pfizer shots in Q2

Pfizer to pursue bringing COVID-19 vaccine to India after import relaxation

EU seeks new contract with Pfizer for up to 1.8bn vaccines from 2022

EU preparing orders for 1.8bn vaccine booster shots

South Africa signs deal for 20mn Pfizer COVID-19 doses

Pfizer says working on new COVID-19 vaccine supply deal to Israel

Turkey begins administering Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 shots

Vietnam asks for foreign support in procuring COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer COVID-19 shot 91pc effective in updated data, protective against South African variant

BioNTech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 100% effective on 12-15 year olds: study

UK says vaccine roll-out to be slower than hoped, but should pick up again in May

South African regulator approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

Pfizer/BioNTech say data suggests vaccine 94pc effective in preventing asymptomatic infection

EU drugs regulator gives green light to J&J's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

Pakistan receives modern ultra-cold refrigerators for COVID-19 vaccines storage

Switzerland expecting 1mn COVID vaccine doses from Moderna, Pfizer in March

Moderna taps Baxter to support fill and finish of 60-90mn COVID-19 vaccine doses

Canada approves J&J's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine

S.Africa in African Union talks on COVID-19 shots for 10 million people

Merck to help make Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Flowserve supplying pumps, valves for Pfizer vaccine production

Japan's vaccination chief says Tokyo Olympics not in his planning

World Bank threatens to stop funding Lebanon's COVID-19 vaccines after reported violations

'Real-world' UK data shows 70pc decline in COVID infections after first Pfizer shot

Israeli studies find Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission

Pfizer seeks US approval to ease handling of COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine supply to the EU 30pc below plans

South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how: Yonhap

First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Lebanon under World Bank's watch

Dose shortages undermine push by US states to speed COVID-19 vaccinations

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