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How sophisticated mRNA vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna are and how they work?

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, was 90% effective in preventing infection during the phase 3 clinical trial, which enrolled 43,538 participants, with 30% in U.S. and 42% abroad

How sophisticated mRNA vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna are and how they work?
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 7:23 AM IST

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Rapid vaccine production the real challenge

Covid-19 shakes up world's most expensive cities, how four Canadian provinces have protected their people, Italy runs short of ICU staff and other pandemic-related news across the globe

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Rapid vaccine production the real challenge
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 2:13 PM IST
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 1:29 PM IST

Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine deliveries may start before Christmas

(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and BioNTech <22UAy.DE> could secure emergency U.S. and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after final trial results showed it had a 95% success rate and no serious side effects, the drugmakers said on Wednesday.

Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine deliveries may start before Christmas
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 10:34 AM IST

Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines may be authorised for use within weeks

States and territories are prepared to begin distributing the vaccines within 24 hours of receiving regulatory authorization

Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines may be authorised for use within weeks
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 2:34 AM IST

Pfizer says it's communicating with President-elect Joe Biden's team

Castillo says Pfizer is 'communicating with both sides' during the transition

Pfizer says it's communicating with President-elect Joe Biden's team
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 1:50 AM IST

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start 'before Christmas'

The success rate of the vaccine developed by U.S. firm Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech is the highest of any candidate in late-stage clinical trials so far, and experts said it was a significant achieve

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start 'before Christmas'
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 1:50 AM IST

Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, to apply for approval soon

Pfizer and BioNTech said they plan to submit the data to other regulatory agencies around the world.

Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, to apply for approval soon
Updated On : 19 Nov 2020 | 1:11 AM IST

Covid-19 vaccine unlikely before early or mid-2021: WHO Southeast Asia head

Even the front-runners among vaccine companies would take at least a few months to complete Phase-III trials and evaluate the efficacy and safety of individual vaccines

Covid-19 vaccine unlikely before early or mid-2021: WHO Southeast Asia head
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 10:54 PM IST

Pfizer, BioNTech plan regulatory filing as vaccine proves 95% effective

The companies said their vaccine protected people of all ages and ethnicities

Pfizer, BioNTech plan regulatory filing as vaccine proves 95% effective
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 5:49 PM IST

World Coronavirus Dispatch: All of Switzerland's ICU beds are full

UK govt under lens for £17 bn Covid deals, new cases in Russia top 22,000 a day, six-day lockdown in South Australia, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

World Coronavirus Dispatch: All of Switzerland's ICU beds are full
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 2:13 PM IST

Brazil to receive China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, eyes Pfizer candidate

Federal health officials met with Pfizer representatives on as Brazil seeks to secure vaccine supplies

Brazil to receive China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, eyes Pfizer candidate
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 8:23 AM IST

Centre examining all possible storage facilities for Pfizer's Covid vaccine

The Union Health Ministry said that the central government is examining all possibilities to extend cold chain facilities in case Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine needs to be procured

Centre examining all possible storage facilities for Pfizer's Covid vaccine
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 6:33 AM IST

We didn't delay vaccine results until after US election, says Pfizer CEO

Last week, Pfizer and BioNTech said their vaccine was more than 90% effective at preventing Covid-19, based on an initial analysis

We didn't delay vaccine results until after US election, says Pfizer CEO
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 1:34 AM IST

Decoded: Why the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine holds promise over Pfizer's

The Pfizer vaccine (more than 90 per cent effective) must be stored at minus 20 degrees Celsius. Creating cold chains to deliver this to billions is impossible in any reasonable time

Decoded: Why the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine holds promise over Pfizer's
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Aviation and hotel stocks soar sharply on coronavirus vaccine hope

Shares of firms in the sectors have outperformed Sensex in November

Aviation and hotel stocks soar sharply on coronavirus vaccine hope
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 11:01 PM IST

Pfizer vaccine's -70 degree storage norm tough for most nations: V K Paul

Limited number of doses would not be enough to meet India's demand, adds Niti Aayog member

Pfizer vaccine's -70 degree storage norm tough for most nations: V K Paul
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:50 PM IST

Pfizer, Moderna: How 2 firms sprinted ahead in the race for a Covid vaccine

Both companies have reported preliminary findings of more than 90% effectiveness - an unexpectedly high rate - raising hope for an end to the pandemic

Pfizer, Moderna: How 2 firms sprinted ahead in the race for a Covid vaccine
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:43 PM IST

Pfizer moves US court against Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy's on cancer drug

Pfizer Inc alleged that the drug makers were planning separately to come out with generic versions of its blockbuster multi-billion dollar drug Ibrance (palbociclib) before expiration of its patent

Pfizer moves US court against Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy's on cancer drug
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:27 PM IST

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US stocks at new high over Moderna vaccine data

Hungary and Poland block EU stimulus package, Citi says successful vaccines will see dollar plummet, No virus protection for jailed elderly Taxes and other pandemic-related news across the globe

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US stocks at new high over Moderna vaccine data
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 2:07 PM IST