Covid vaccine makers BioNTech and Pfizer said Wednesday they will produce their jab in South Africa from 2022, a first for the continent that could see much-needed immunisation drives pick up speed.

Pfizer/BioNTech to produce Covid vaccine in S.Africa

Representatives of Pfizer met privately with senior US scientists and regulators Monday to press their case for swift authorization of coronavirus booster vaccines, amid growing public confusion about whether they will be needed and pushback from federal health officials who say the extra doses are not necessary now.

US officials press Pfizer for more evidence of need for booster shot

Israel will begin to offer a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adults with weak immune systems amid a surge in Coronavirus cases but it is still weighing whether to make the booster available to the general public.

Israel offers third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adults at risk

Keeping in mind the rapid spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus, Israel’s government has decided to offer a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine to all adults.

COVID-19: Israel set to offer booster shot of Pfizer vaccine against Delta variant

Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday they would seek regulatory authorization for a third dose of their Covid-19 vaccine. It comes after initial data from an ongoing trial showed a third shot pushed antibody levels five to 10 times higher against the original coronavirus strain and the Beta variant, first found in South Africa, compared to the first two doses alone, according to a statement.

Pfizer-BioNTech to seek authorization for 3rd Covid shot: statement

Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that they would seek the FDA's approval for the third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine to boost its efficacy, as the Delta variant is increasingly becoming a global dominant.

Pfizer-BioNTech to seek FDA approval for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Health authorities in Israel have claimed that the Pfizer vaccines are reportedly less effective in checking the spread of Coronavirus in the country. However, they say that inoculation is still highly effective in keeping serious illness at bay.

Israel sees decline in Pfizer's efficacy rate amid spread of Delta variant

Israel has recorded a drop in the efficacy rate of the Pfizer Inc.-BioNTech SE in preventing the deadly coronavirus infections, reveals Health Ministry data. Also, a decline in protection against serious cases and hospitalization is considerably milder.

Israel sees steep drop in Pfizer vaccine efficacy rate

Europe's drug regulator has said the COVID-19 vaccines approved in the European Union offered protection against all coronavirus variants, including Delta, but called for active monitoring by vaccine manufacturers to stay alert.

EU-approved vaccines effective against Delta variant in bloc, says EMA

German biotech company CureVac said on Wednesday its COVID-19 vaccine was only 48 per cent effective in the final trial, missing the study's main goal and throwing in doubt the potential delivery of hundreds of millions of doses to the European Union.

Germany's COVID-19 vaccine CureVac disappoints in pivotal final trial, with only 48 per cent efficacy

Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the US is devoting $3.2 billion to advance the development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics.

US allocates $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday asked Pfizer Inc to bring forward planned delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, a government source said, aiming to speed up a slow national inoculation programme.

Brazilian President asks Pfizer to speed up COVID-19 vaccine delivery

While the people of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) welcomed the arrival of a batch of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine made by China's Sinopharm on Monday, the US Embassy faced a barrage of criticism and mockery after announcing the donation of 80 vials of vaccine to the nation of 1.

US donates 80 vials of COVID-19 vaccine to a nation of 1.4 million, trolled for online post

The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine can 'effectively neutralize' the Beta and Gamma variant of the deadly virus, according to a new study led by researchers from the New York University.

Pfizer's vaccine protective against Beta, Gamma variant of Coronavirus: Study

US President Joe Biden plans to buy and donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to more than 90 countries while calling on the world's democracies to do their part to help end the deadly pandemic, the White House said.

COVID-19: US to donate 500 million Pfizer doses, urge others to join in

As the world struggles to procure coronavirus vaccine, a South Korean mayor made a public announcement that Pfizer will be sending 30 million doses within three weeks.

South Korea: Mayor apologises for falling prey to vaccine scam

Pfizer vaccine trials on children aged 5 through 11 are underway in the United States. The children underwent temperature and blood pressure checks before getting a shot of either the vaccine or a placebo.

United States: Pfizer vaccine trials underway for kids aged 5 to 11 years

Will India get vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna this year? Reports say the Indian government could make major concessions to get these shots. The vaccine makers may get indemnity.

Gravitas: India makes concessions to Pfizer

Foreign secretary Harsh V Shringla has said that India is in talks with global vaccine manufacturers such as Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna for local manufacturing of coronavirus vaccines.

India in talks with Pfizer, J&J, Moderna for local manufacturing of covid vaccines: FS Harsh Shringla

Drugs Controller General of India recently did away with specific trials of COVID-19 vaccines to improve the pace of vaccinations in the country and to invite more players to the country.

Explainer: Inside Pfizer's demands for vaccine 'indemnity' and Indian government's next move

Israel's Health Ministry said on Tuesday, it found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men, who received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Israel, were likely linked to their vaccination.

Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases

Nearly 50-60 million doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine are ready to be delivered to India even as talks continue for a "partial indemnity" on the impact of the vaccine with New Delhi.

Over 50 million Pfizer vaccines ready to be delivered to India; talks ongoing for 'partial indemnity'

India’s apex drug regulator has announced that foreign vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna will no longer have to clear India-specific trials. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has done away with such requirements in order to speed up vaccine imports.

DCGI relaxes norms for clearing foreign vaccines, no local trials for Pfizer and Moderna

US drugmaker Pfizer on Monday formally authorized the use of its COVID-19 vaccine for around 4 million children age 12 to 15 in Japan, following similar moves overseas to allow adolescents to be vaccinated.

Japan green lights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds

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