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Pfizer vaccine

EU may soon approve new use of Pfizer vaccine boosting doses by 20pc

EU may soon approve new use of Pfizer vaccine boosting doses by 20pc

  • The source, who asked to remain anonymous because discussions are not public, said the change to the authorisation could come "very soon".
  • The company has submitted a request for change, which is being reviewed by the CHMP (human medicines committee) in the shortest possible timeframe.
Published 06 Jan, 2021 09:22pm
Germany says does not intend to delay second COVID-19 vaccine shot
World

Germany says does not intend to delay second COVID-19 vaccine shot

  • Germany has asked an independent expert panel for advice on whether to allow a delay in administering the second dose to make scarce supplies go further.
  • My impression is that it makes a lot of sense, especially with these sensitive issues, where trust and reliability are important.
Published 06 Jan, 2021 06:49pm
Local funding crisis threatens US vaccine rollout
World

Local funding crisis threatens US vaccine rollout

  • King County, which represents greater Seattle, has $14 million of COVID-19 funding for 2021.
  • We've been on pins and needles the whole last three or four months, watching what's happening at the federal level, waiting, watching.
Updated 31 Dec, 2020 08:50pm
Nurse tests positive for COVID-19 after receiving Pfizer vaccine: report
World

Nurse tests positive for COVID-19 after receiving Pfizer vaccine: report

  • Matthew W. said in a Facebook post on December 18 that he had received the Pfizer vaccine, telling the ABC News affiliate that his arm was sore for a day but that he had suffered no other side-effects.
  • He went to a drive-up hospital testing site and tested positive for COVID-19 the day after Christmas, the report said.
Published 30 Dec, 2020 03:41pm
Dubai to begin inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Wednesday
World

Dubai to begin inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Wednesday

  • The UAE was the first country outside China to roll out the Chinese vaccine to the public, saying earlier this month it had 86% efficacy.
  • The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine would be for citizens and Dubai residents 60 years and above, and for individuals with chronic illness over the age of 18.
Published 23 Dec, 2020 08:21pm
Pfizer to supply US with 100 million more COVID-19 shots by July
Business & Finance

Pfizer to supply US with 100 million more COVID-19 shots by July

  • The agreement brings the total number of doses to be delivered to the United States to 200 million, allowing for 100 million people to be vaccinated.
  • Pfizer and German partner BioNTech SE will deliver at least 70 million doses by June 30, with the balance of the 100 million doses to be delivered no later than July 31.
Published 23 Dec, 2020 05:40pm