Pfizer expects Omicron vaccine to be ready in March

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NEW YORK — Pfizer expects a Covid-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant to be ready in March, the company's head said Monday (Jan 10).

Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla told CNBC that Pfizer is already manufacturing doses due to keen interest from governments, as authorities contend with huge Covid-19 infection counts, including large numbers of"breakthrough" Omicron cases in vaccinated populations.

Dr Bourla said the existing regime of two vaccine shots and a booster has provided"reasonable" protection against serious health effects from Omicron.

 

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