Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses 'effective' against Omicron
Omicron counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein that dots the surface of the coronavirus and allows it to invade cells.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron
There was "a very large drop" in neutralization of the Omicron variant relative to an earlier strain of COVID-19, Alex Sigal said.
Wed Dec 08 2021
BioNTech eyes COVID vaccine for 12-15 year olds from June in EU
Vaccinating children is seen as a crucial next step towards herd immunity and ending the pandemic.
Fri Apr 30 2021
From the lab to the jab: how BioNTech-Pfizer won the vaccine race
It was over breakfast on the wintry morning of January 24 that Ozlem Tureci and her husband Ugur Sahin decided, "we need to fire the starting gun on this".
Sun Dec 27 2020
Production and delivery challenges set up turbulent Year of the Vaccine
Production of vaccine and delivery challenges suggest beating the disease will be a marathon whose finish line is still far away.
Wed Dec 23 2020
BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant
The variant, detected mainly in London and the southeast of England in recent weeks, has sparked concern worldwide because of signs that it may spread more easily.
Tue Dec 22 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
What's next for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after UK rollout
Pfizer has said it will not charge other developed countries a lower price for the vaccine than what the United States will pay.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Vaccine scientist hopes for return to 'normal' by next winter
Ugur Sahin, the Turkish co-founder of German firm BioNTech, told the BBC's The Andrew Marr Show that "this winter will be hard" without any major impact from vaccinations.
Mon Nov 16 2020
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024