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17 Jan 2021
NorwayNorway raises COVID-19 vaccine concerns for elderly after 29 deaths
Norway has expressed concern over the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech among older populations as 29 people died after receiving the shot.
08 Jan 2021
VaccinePfizer study suggests vaccine works against coronavirus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
05 Jan 2021
EnglandFull lockdown imposed in England as coronavirus cases surge
England's 56 million people were ordered to stay at home by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday, as the United Kingdom struggles to contain a new variant of coronavirus.
01 Jan 2021
OxfordIndia could approve coronavirus vaccine soon, key meeting today
After the meeting on Wednesday to judge the emergency use authorization applications of coronavirus vaccine developers remained without a conclusion, the subject expert committee (SEC) will meet again today.
01 Jan 2021
World Health OrganizationWHO approves Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday granted "emergency validation" to the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, making it the first vaccine to be given such an approval by the United Nations body.
29 Dec 2020
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)How Delhi Airport plans to help in coronavirus vaccine distribution
India is gearing up to distribute vaccines to crores of people but the task will be replete with many problems, including ensuring last-mile deliveries and storing doses at a safe temperature.
22 Dec 2020
United KingdomCan prepare vaccine against mutated virus in 6 weeks: BioNTech
Ugur Sahin, the co-founder and CEO of the German drugmaker BioNTech, displayed confidence that their COVID-19 vaccine can work against the new strain of the coronavirus.
22 Dec 2020
Joe BidenUS President-elect Joe Biden receives coronavirus vaccine on live television
On Monday, United States President-elect Joe Biden received the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine on live television, in an obvious bid to junk myths about the doses and tell Americans that it is safe to get inoculated.
21 Dec 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: Myths about the COVID-19 vaccine busted
As vaccines for COVID-19 have started being rolled out in parts of the world, certain myths have been propagated questioning their safety and efficacy.
19 Dec 2020
BrazilCoronavirus vaccine could turn you into 'crocodile': Brazil's President
Jair Bolsonaro, the President of Brazil, who tested positive for coronavirus twice, has given a bizarre statement about vaccines. He suggested that the one developed by Pfizer and BioNTech could turn people into "crocodiles," and that the company won't take any responsibility.
18 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpUnited States has approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, says Trump
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the United States, outgoing President Donald Trump announced ahead of the nation's drug regulator.
18 Dec 2020
COVID-19 VaccineFDA advisors recommend Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel, comprising external experts, has given an emergency use approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second drug after Pfizer to receive such an authorization in less than a week.
17 Dec 2020
Emmanuel MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for coronavirus, joining the long list of notable international personalities to have contracted the disease, that originated in China late last year.
17 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpUS angling to secure more of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
U.S. officials have said that they are actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after they missed the chance to lock in a contract this summer since it was still unclear how well the shots would work.
15 Dec 2020
United KingdomModerna vaccine has 'no specific safety concerns,' says US regulator
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been found safe and effective, the United States Food and Drug Administration said in a report on Tuesday.
15 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpUS, where over 300,000 died of coronavirus, starts vaccination drive
The biggest ever vaccination drive in the United States started on Monday, as health workers were given the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
12 Dec 2020
VaccineUS clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, first shot in 24 hours
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for its mass rollout across the United States.
09 Dec 2020
EuropePfizer vaccine: UK issues allergy warning after two adverse reactions
British medicine regulator on Wednesday advised people with a history of significant allergic reactions against getting the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
08 Dec 2020
Oxford UniversityCOVID-19 vaccine: 90-year-old woman receives first Pfizer shot in UK
A 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom has become the world's first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech outside of clinical trials.
07 Dec 2020
OxfordSerum seeks emergency use approval for Oxford's coronavirus vaccine
Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) has sought emergency use authorization from Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the coronavirus vaccine, which is developed by the University of Oxford and the British-pharma giant AstraZeneca, multiple reports said.
06 Dec 2020
United KingdomPfizer seeks emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccine in India
United States-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has sought emergency approval for its COVID-19 vaccine from India's drug regulator.
03 Dec 2020
PTIIndians willing to travel to UK to get coronavirus vaccine
After the British government approved the coronavirus vaccine developed by US-based Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech, a number of Indians contacted travel agents, showing a willingness to travel to the country to get inoculated.
02 Dec 2020
Vladimir PutinPutin orders Russian authorities to start mass COVID-19 vaccinations
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered authorities to start mass voluntary vaccinations for COVID-19.
02 Dec 2020
EuropeUK approves Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine; first doses expected next week
The United Kingdom on Wednesday gave emergency approval to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first Western country to allow mass immunization against the viral disease.
19 Nov 2020
CoronavirusWill being exposed to low quantities of coronavirus generate immunity?
Developing immunity against COVID-19 through repeated low-dose exposures is possible, however, it is not likely, Dr. James Hamblin said while responding to a query in his 'Paging Dr. Hamblin' column in The Atlantic.
19 Nov 2020
CoronavirusDeliveries of Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine could start before Christmas
The world, battered by coronavirus pandemic, would get relief as early as Christmas, as the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech could be out by then, an official from the German company said.
18 Nov 2020
NITI AayogPfizer's COVID-19 vaccine '95% effective'; to seek emergency US authorization
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German drugmaker BioNTech on Wednesday said their COVID-19 vaccine has been found 95% effective in final trials.
14 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpDays after upsetting results, Trump comes close to conceding defeat
Refusing to concede defeat for days now, US President Donald Trump came closest ever to accepting his fate on Friday, by blurting that "time will tell" if he remains at the helm of the most powerful nation or not.
11 Nov 2020
United States of AmericaUS planning Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine distribution as early as December
The United States could begin inoculating its citizens with Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine as early as December, provided the drugmaker submits data from its trial to health regulators, Health Secretary Alex Azar said on Tuesday.
10 Nov 2020
SensexSensex, Nifty hit record highs as markets welcome vaccine news
Domestic stock markets hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech announced that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate was over 90% effective.
10 Nov 2020
ReutersMeet the husband-wife duo behind Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine
United States pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech had on Monday announced that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate is over 90% effective based on initial data from a large study.
10 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpTrump says Pfizer withheld announcement on COVID-19 vaccine before election
United States President Donald Trump has accused pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and the US Food and Drug Administration of delaying the announcement on a COVID-19 vaccine until after the 2020 Presidential election.
09 Nov 2020
VaccinePfizer, BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective
United States pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech have said their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective, according to initial data from a large study.
28 Oct 2020
Donald TrumpCoronavirus vaccine in 2020? US drugmaker Pfizer isn't saying no!
Even as experts worldwide have said that an effective coronavirus vaccine won't be out before 2021, American pharma giant Pfizer is hoping to deliver one this year itself, igniting hopes globally.
23 Sep 2020
VaccineJohnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine goes into final human trials
In a major development, American pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has launched the final trial of its COVID-19 vaccine.
06 Sep 2020
Johnson & JohnsonCOVID-19 vaccine developers to pledge against rolling out shots prematurely
In light of the havoc wreaked by COVID-19, governments around the world have become more than willing to fast-track regulatory approvals and launch promising vaccines, anti-virals, and tests for their citizens.
04 Sep 2020
United States of America#VaccineTracker: Early COVID-19 vaccine results expected by September 15
As the COVID-19 crisis is deteriorating with every passing day, all the hopes are pinned on the development of a safe and effective vaccine.
12 Aug 2020
VaccinePfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in human trials: Details here
The COVID-19 candidate vaccine jointly developed by American pharma giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech has shown promise in early human trials.
22 Jul 2020
VaccineAs coronavirus pandemic surges, some vaccine makers expect to profit
Some vaccine makers expect to make profits from their coronavirus vaccines, even as the pandemic continues to rage on.
07 Aug 2018
United States of AmericaAs Pfizer's Viagra patent ends, Indian firms prepare for dominance
Viagra, the global leader in treating impotence in men, might soon be dethroned, as pharmaceutical giant Pfizer loses its patent for the drug in the US in 2020.
