Vaccine
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China vaccine maker Sinovac says doubles production capacity
Apr 2, 2021Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac said Friday a third production line for its Covid-19 vaccine has been put into use, doubling its annual capacity of the jabs to two billion doses. Its Coronavac is one of four... -
France approved Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine
Mar 16, 2021France has approved the use of a coronavirus vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson. The vaccine was approved by the European Union authorities a day ago. News Reuters. France’s health regulator HAS said in a statement... -
France approved AstraZeneca vaccine for people aged more than 65
Mar 2, 2021The French government says older people with pre-existing conditions can now get AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, revising its stance on the issue. “People affected by co-morbidities can be vaccinated with AstraZeneca, including those aged between 65 and... -
US acquires 200 mn new doses as vaccine drive begins in pharmacies
Feb 12, 2021US President Joe Biden announced plans to vaccinate most Americans by the end of July with the help of 200 million newly acquired doses, as the country’s inoculation campaign kicked off a new phase in drugstores... -
Vaccine by Moderna becomes the third to be approved in UK
Jan 10, 2021Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is “excellent news” that a third coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the UK. It is made by US company Moderna and works in a similar way... -
WHO in talks with Pfizer, Moderna on Covid-19 vaccine access
Dec 16, 2020The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is in discussions with Pfizer and Moderna about possibly including their high-tech coronavirus vaccines among early jabs for poor countries at affordable prices. The WHO-backed Covax facility, created to... -
US experts propose to approve Pfizer vaccine
Dec 11, 2020US experts voted on Thursday to confirm granting emergency approval for Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine, covering the way for America to become the next nation to move ahead with mass immunization. It comes as the worst-hit country... -
US defense chief, top generals to get vaccine next week
Dec 10, 2020Secretary of Defense Chris Miller and his top generals will be vaccinated for Covid-19 by next week after the expected approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Pentagon officials said Wednesday. Miller, Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist, Joint... -
The Pfizer vaccine was also approved in Canada
Dec 10, 2020Last week, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to approve the corona vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech. Then Bahrain walks the same path. This time, Pfizer’s vaccine was approved in Canada as the... -
AstraZeneca says its vaccine needs ‘additional study’
Nov 27, 2020The head of British drug manufacturer AstraZeneca stated on Thursday additional research was required on its Covid-19 vaccine after issues emerged over the protection it offers, but the additional testing is unlikely to affect administrative approval...
