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Bharat Biotech halfway through in one of country's largest phase-3 trials

Pfizer yet to submit data to regulator while Serum Institute has provided all additional information for emergency use authorisation

BioNTech CEO confident Covid-19 vaccine will work on new UK variant

BioNTech's vaccine, developed together with US pharmaceutical company Pfizer, is authorised for use in more than 45 countries including Britain

Joe Biden urges Americans to take Covid-19 vaccine, assures its safety

After taking the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it is available

Singapore gets Asia's first Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine doses

Singapore has received its first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines, making it the first country in Asia to take the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech

US nurse faints after getting Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine shot, recovers

The nurse, Tiffany Dover, was addressing a press conference when she lifted her hand to her head, apologized, and said she was feeling dizzy

Paediatric coronavirus vaccine work may begin in India by mid of 2021

Bharat Biotech is testing its whole virus inactivated vaccine, a tech in use for decades, on subjects aged 12 years and above

Despite heroic work for Covid vaccine, pharma cos don't deserve affection

A financial analyst recently told that Pfizer's involvement in the coronavirus pandemic was about "as much public relations as it is a financial return

Covid vax pricing to help govts curb out-of-pocket costs for people: Pfizer

Pfizer has said its Covid-19 vaccine is being priced in a way that will help governments to ensure that there is little to no out-of-pocket costs

US actively negotiating to get additional Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer

US officials say they're actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after passing up a chance to lock in a contract this summer

Germany to roll out Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Dec 27

German states have been told to prepare for mass vaccinations against coronavirus starting December 27, the Berlin Senate's health authority announced

Panama govt approves emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine

Panama's government has approved the emergency use of the vaccine produced by US company Pfizer and German company BioNTech. The delivery of the first batch is expected in the first quarter of 2021

WHO sees 'strong commitment' from Pfizer for cheaper Covid-19 vaccines

Bruce Aylward, WHO senior adviser, said that he saw a "strong commitment" on the part of its CEO Albert Bourla to set prices at levels appropriate to poorer populations

Pfizer may price Covid-19 vaccine lower in India than in UK and US

Cold chain of agriculture research body may come in handy

States told to estimate and strengthen cold chain for vaccine: Health secy

In all, 29,000 cold chain points, 240 walk-in coolers, 70 walk-in freezers, 45,000 ice-lined refrigerators, 41,000 deep freezers and 300 solar refrigerators are to be used

European Union set to approve Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine before Christmas

German Health Minister Jens Spahn told a news conference that he hoped EU approval would be in place before Christmas, clearing a path for the first inoculations by the end of the year

US vaccinations ramp up as Moderna's Covid-19 shot receives positive review

The Food and Drug Administration said its preliminary analysis confirmed the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health

Largest vaccination drive in US history begins with Pfizer's Covid-19 shots

A nurse in New York City was among the first people to receive the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on Monday morning

Facing trust deficit, Russian, Chinese vaccine could use a shot in the arm

For an indication of the trust deficit, look at the way the market responded to Russia's green light for its Sputnik V vaccine, or to news the flagship vaccine is more than 90% effective

US CDC director signs recommendation to use Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine

This official CDC recommendation follows Friday's decision of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the emergency use of the vaccine

Centre may not procure Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine over high cost

At $37 per dose, the Pfizer vaccine is much more expensive compared to $3 per dose for the Covishield