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SE Asia 5 years ago

Singapore begins rollout of Pfizer's vaccine with healthcare workers

Sarah Lim, a senior staff nurse at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, was the first of more than 30 staff at the centre who are being vaccinated on Wednesday, the health ministry said. They will return for the second dose of the vaccine on Jan. 20.

World 5 years ago

'We have a new weapon': Europe rolls out vaccines in bid to slay COVID-19

The region of 450 million people is trying to catch up with the United States and Britain, which have already started vaccinations using the Pfizer shot.

Health 5 years ago

British grandma is 1st in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial

Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother, on Tuesday became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shot outside of a trial as Britain began vaccinating its population.

World 5 years ago

No 'corners cut' to approve Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine: UK regulator

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said it had used overlapping trials and "rolling reviews" since June to reach the determination in record time.

World 5 years ago

Pfizer/BioNTech seek first vaccine approval in US

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said its vaccines committee would meet on Dec. 10 to discuss the request for emergency use authorization.

Business 5 years ago

Vaccine is no shot in the arm yet for emerging markets

Emerging markets had a rough ride early on in the pandemic in February and March but investors have regained some confidence.

World 5 years ago

Pfizer/BioNTech to seek emergency vaccine approval in US Friday

This type of Food and Drug Administration authorization is temporary or conditional and is granted in response to an emergency situation such as a pandemic.

Health 5 years ago

Breakthrough COVID vaccine tech could help defeat other diseases

Breakthrough technology that transforms the body into a virus-zapping vaccine factory is poised to revolutionize the fight against COVID-19 but future pandemics and even cancer could be next.

Health 5 years ago

Frontrunners emerge in race for COVID-19 vaccine

Dozens of companies, from biotech start-ups to Big Pharma, are racing to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, both to meet urgent medical need and for the potential payday.