Pfizer/BioNTech expect data on shot’s protection against new COVID-19 variant soon By Reuters – Investing.com

  • Date: 27-Nov-2021
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Pfizer/BioNTech expect data on shot’s protection against new COVID-19 variant soon By Reuters – Investing.com

By Ludwig Burger

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:) said on Friday it expects more data on a worrying new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa within two weeks to help determine whether its vaccine produced with partner Pfizer Inc (NYSE:) would have to be reworked.

Pfizer and BioNTech said that if necessary they expect to be able to ship a new vaccine tailored to the emerging variant in approximately 100 days.