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Britain expects to roll out Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine before Christmas

"We're working very closely with the company," health minister told BBC TV

Britain expects to roll out Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine before Christmas
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 12:43 AM IST

Moderna, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines look strong: Here's how they stack up

The data will likely increase confidence that more vaccines will work and that the world may soon find a way to get the coronavirus under control

Moderna, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines look strong: Here's how they stack up
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 7:39 PM IST

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine stability could give it edge over Pfizer's version

The vaccine is more stable than expected at temperatures that ordinary refrigerators can provide

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine stability could give it edge over Pfizer's version
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 6:19 PM IST

Diwali brings hopes for economic revival

The spread of Covid-19 has been contained in most parts of our country

Diwali brings hopes for economic revival
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 12:57 AM IST

Covid-19 crisis: Normal life back likely next winter, says BioNTech CEO

BioNTech co-founder Uğur Şahin told BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday: "this winter will be hard and the vaccine will not have a big impact on the infection numbers

Covid-19 crisis: Normal life back likely next winter, says BioNTech CEO
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 12:39 AM IST

Pfizer vaccine has 'extraordinarily high degree of efficacy': Fauci

A successful inoculation could be a key factor in overcoming reluctance to take pandemic vaccines that have been developed at top speed.

Pfizer vaccine has 'extraordinarily high degree of efficacy': Fauci
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 7:18 AM IST

Coronavirus vaccine update: 20 mn Americans may get vaccine by December-end

The Russian 'Sputnik V' vaccine for Covid-19 has arrived in India for human clinical trial

Coronavirus vaccine update: 20 mn Americans may get vaccine by December-end
Updated On : 14 Nov 2020 | 12:40 PM IST

Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential 8 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Pfizer's potential vaccine is likely to be a two-dose course of treatment

Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential 8 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 7:40 PM IST

Coronavirus updates: 2nd wave in Maharashtra 'soon' & the vaccine challenge

The Maharashtra government has said that the the second wave of coronavirus is expected in the state in January-February based on what is happening in Europe

Coronavirus updates: 2nd wave in Maharashtra 'soon' & the vaccine challenge
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 3:09 PM IST

Covid-19 vaccines: Cold storage issues may hamper distribution, says Fauci

Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said it would be challenging to distribute vaccines that use messenger RNA based technology in developing countries

Covid-19 vaccines: Cold storage issues may hamper distribution, says Fauci
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 11:45 PM IST

Europe to pay less than US for Pfizer vaccine under initial deal: Report

Under the EU deal, 27 European countries could buy 200 million doses, and have an option to purchase another 100 million

Europe to pay less than US for Pfizer vaccine under initial deal: Report
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 10:30 PM IST

Pfizer CEO made $5.6 mn stock sale on same day as Covid-19 vaccine update

CEO Albert Bourla authorized the sale of the shares on Aug. 19, provided the stock was at least at a certain price, as part of a predetermined plan, the company said

Pfizer CEO made $5.6 mn stock sale on same day as Covid-19 vaccine update
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 9:31 PM IST

Nasdaq rebounds as vaccine news raises hopes, focus returns to tech stocks

The tech-skewed Nasdaq advanced 1.5%, while technology mega-caps including Netflix Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, the so-called stay-at-home winners, also gained between 1% and 2%.

Nasdaq rebounds as vaccine news raises hopes, focus returns to tech stocks
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 9:30 PM IST

Europe to pay less than US for Pfizer vaccine under initial deal: Report

Under the EU deal, 27 European countries could buy 200 million doses, and have an option to purchase another 100 million.

Europe to pay less than US for Pfizer vaccine under initial deal: Report
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 9:10 PM IST

Moderna Inc on track to report coronavirus vaccine data in November

Hopes of the world soon getting an effective vaccine were raised on Monday

Moderna Inc on track to report coronavirus vaccine data in November
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 7:26 PM IST

Indian vaccines don't need temperature as low as Pfizer's: AIIMS Director

The WHO says if any vaccine has more than 50 per cent efficacy, it is good enough

Indian vaccines don't need temperature as low as Pfizer's: AIIMS Director
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 6:12 PM IST

Five questions you should be asking about Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

Important scientific announcements are usually made through peer-reviewed medical research papers, not company press releases

Five questions you should be asking about Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 10:23 AM IST

EU to buy up to 300 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

The European Commission will sign a deal to secure up to 300 million doses of the experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer

EU to buy up to 300 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 9:30 AM IST

For companies like Zoom and Netflix, a Covid-19 vaccine dampens prospects

Shares in video conferencing network Zoom fell 4% on Tuesday after plunging about 17% a day earlier

For companies like Zoom and Netflix, a Covid-19 vaccine dampens prospects
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 8:46 AM IST

Advancing our dialogue with India for Covid-19 vaccine, says Pfizer

Pfizer is committed to ensure the availability of its Covid vaccine for use by governments across the world.

Advancing our dialogue with India for Covid-19 vaccine, says Pfizer
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 2:00 AM IST