The study, led by the University of Birmingham in collaboration with Public Health England, found that extending the 2nd dose interval to 12 weeks increases antibody response 3.5-fold.
Canada's decision comes ahead of a similar clearance that is expected soon from regulators in the US. The vaccine was initially approved in December 2020 for those 16 and older.
Pfizer is aware that access to vaccines is critical. Unfortunately, our vaccine is not registered in India although our application was submitted months ago, the CEO added.
Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla said the six months of data shows ‘extremely, extremely high’ protection from Covid-19, noting that protection still ‘goes down by time.’
CSIR has been in talks with Moderna for around 6 months but the company hasn't shown much interest. Pfizer will reassess Modi govt's latest stance on indemnifying vaccine makers.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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