Pfizer says pandemic could extend through 2023, studies three-dose vaccine course for children
Pfizer Inc projected that "COVID will transition to an endemic state potentially by 2024."
Sat Dec 18 2021
Australia's medicine regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11
Australia's medicine regulator provisionally approved on Sunday the Pfizer Inc coronavirus vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Sun Dec 05 2021
US COVID-19 booster shot campaign to start with only Pfizer - Source
A White House plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots will most likely start this month only with the vaccine made by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech.
Sat Sep 04 2021
No private distributor authorised to distribute PFIZER COVID-19 vaccine - Pfizer Malaysia
Neither Pfizer Inc nor any of its affiliates globally, have authorized anyone to import, market or distribute the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Jul 01 2021
CDC panel clears way to COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. adolescents
U.S. states are set to begin using the vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE to inoculate young adolescents against COVID-19.
Wed May 12 2021
Brazil suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in pregnant women nationally after death
The suspension applies only to AstraZeneca's shot and not to vaccines developed by Sinovac and Pfizer Inc that is being used in Brazil.
Wed May 12 2021
Pfizer asks UK regulator to approve vaccine for teenagers
Pfizer Inc has formally asked the UK medical regulator for permission to use its COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to 15-year olds in Britain.
Tue May 11 2021
Unused COVID shots piling up in Japan amid slow rollout
Japan imported 28 million doses of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine through late April but has so far used only 15 pct of the stockpile.
Fri May 07 2021
Canada allows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15
Canada is authorizing the use of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 15.
Wed May 05 2021
FDA set to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents early next week
The FDA is preparing to authorize Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years.
Mon May 03 2021
Japan begins COVID-19 shots for over 65s as fourth infection wave looms
Shots for people aged 65 and above began using Pfizer Inc's vaccine made in Europe and delivered to the regions in the past week.
Mon Apr 12 2021
UK regulator found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use
MHRA said it had received no such reports of clotting events following the use of the vaccine made by BioNTech SE and Pfizer Inc.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Pfizer to make other vaccines using technology behind its COVID-19 shot - WSJ
Pfizer Inc will develop new vaccines targeting other viruses and pathogens using the messenger RNA technology.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Exclusive: Pfizer withdraws application for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in India
Pfizer Inc has withdrawn an application for emergency-use authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine in India that it has developed with Germany.
Fri Feb 05 2021
New Zealand may approve COVID-19 vaccine next week, start general vaccinations mid-year
Ardern said the country's medicines regulator Medsafe was working towards granting provisional approval for the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE vaccine.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024