EU clears Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents
EU authorized Pfizer and partner BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12.
Fri May 28 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
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
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
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
Factbox : When and which COVID-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia
Regulators in Asia are weighing approval for COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer with partner BioNTech SE, Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca.
Thu Jan 07 2021
'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as U.S. death toll passes 300,000
Sandra Lindsay, who has treated some of the sickest COVID-19 patients, was inoculated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, received applause on a livestream with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mon Dec 14 2020
With U.S. now in hand, BioNTech CEO looks for more vaccine production
The companies have said they will produce up to 1.3 billion doses of the vaccine next year.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Explainer: US has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine - when will I get it?
The FDA authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE. Here's an outline of vaccine distribution plans.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Explainer: When and how will COVID-19 vaccines become available?
If regulators approve any vaccines in coming weeks, the distribution could begin almost immediately with governments around the world deciding who gets them and in what order.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Malaysia needs to review clinical trial before vaccine procurement - Health DG
Malaysia needs to review the phase three clinical trial data before making any commitment on COVID-19 vaccine procurement, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Nov 10 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024