BioNTech
Health
Pfizer to Develop MRNA Shingles Vaccine with BioNTech
Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Wednesday that they will work together to develop an MRNA vaccine for the viral infection called shingles.
The pharmaceutical companies worked together to create the world's first fully-approved MRNA vaccine for the coronavirus in 2020.
They...
Medicine
Pfizer CEO Bourla Says Fourth Dose May Come Sooner Than Expected
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC on Thursday that we may need a fourth vaccine dose "faster" in order to combat the omicron variant of Covid-19.
Bourla had previously said that he anticipated the fourth shot to only be necessary...
Health
Delta Plus: New Coronavirus Mutation Alarms Global Health Officials
Delta plus , a new variant of the original Delta variation of the coronavirus, has spread around the world. Are our vaccines effective enough?
Diaspora
Bourla, Yancopoulos, Sahin to be Given Athenagoras Human Rights Award
Greek scientists Bourla and Yancopoulos, along with Ugur Sahin will be honored with the Bishop Athenagoras Human Rights Award.
Health
US May Authorize Pfizer Vaccine For Children By Next Week
The United States may authorize Pfizer's vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 as soon as next week, CEO Albert Bourla said on Tuesday.
Europe
Pfizer-BioNTech Seeks EU Approval For Vaccine For Children
Pfizer-BioNTech is seeking European Union approval for a vaccine for children as the bloc shifts towards the company as a supplier.
Europe
German Cities Suspend Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine After Clotting Incidents
Two of the largest cities in Germany suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in those under 60 after increased reports of blood clotting.
Diaspora
European Medicines Agency Approves Pfizer Vaccine for EU
In a very welcome announcement after an extraordinarily difficult year ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, it was revealed on Monday afternoon that the European Medicines Agency has given the green light for the emergency use of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus...
Greek news
World Holds its Breath this Christmas Season As Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin
The approval of vaccines against Covid-19 and the beginning of their distribution bring some consolation this Christmas, but the increase in coronavirus cases worldwide is accompanied by the imposition of stricter restrictions on travel and family gatherings at this...
Greece
EU Medicines Agency to Begin Examining Coronavirus Vaccine on December 21
German Minister of Health Jens Spann stated on Tuesday that his country is counting on approving the coronavirus vaccine "before Christmas," as the EU body responsible for giving the green light will begin examining the vaccine on December 21.
The...