NEW YORK - Vaccine maker Novavax Inc on Monday (Oct 9) said it has shipped millions of doses its updated Covid-19 shots to distributors after receiving the go-ahead from US regulators. The US Food and Drug Administration authorised the updated vaccine last week for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older, but batches of the shots needed additional...
Syringes with needles are seen in front of a displayed Novavax logo in this illustration taken on Nov 27, 2021.NEW YORK - Vaccine maker Novavax Inc on Monday said it has shipped millions of doses its updated Covid-19 shots to distributors after receiving the go-ahead from US regulators.
The US Food and Drug Administration authorised the updated vaccine last week for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older, but batches of the shots needed additional clearance from the FDA before they could be released.The Maryland-based company, whose Covid-19 vaccine is its lone marketed product, has adopted cost-cutting measures and is counting on commercial sales of its updated shot to help it stay afloat. The company has said it may not be able to remain solvent otherwise.
Novavax, whose protein-based shot uses a technology employed for decades to combat diseases, missed out on the pandemic vaccine windfall enjoyed by mRNA rivals due to manufacturing issues that delayed filing for approval when Covid-19 was raging.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Evelyn Tan makes comeback with new drama after 18 yearsHome-grown actress Evelyn Tan is back in the throes of television drama production after an 18-year hiatus. “October marks a bold step in the direction of me stepping out into a familiar-yet-so-distant terrain of drama production,” she wrote on Instagram last Friday....
Read more »
A new Exorcist takes possession of North America box officeAnalyst David Gross said it was “a good opening for a horror sequel” despite poor reviews and lukewarm audience scores. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
China's Sept new yuan loans seen jumping on policy boost- Reuters pollBEIJING : China's new yuan lending is expected to jump in September after a surprising surge in August, a Reuters poll showed, as the central bank strives to boost the economy's recovery amid tepid demand both at home and abroad.Chinese banks are forecast to have extended 2.5 trillion yuan ($342.63 billio
Read more »
Ireland hope to have all players available to face New ZealandPARIS : Ireland are hoping to have all 33 members of their squad available to face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final despite James Ryan seeing a specialist about his wrist injury, team manager Mick Kearney said on Monday. Lock Ryan was one of three injury concerns along with wingers Mack H
Read more »
Beijing takes small steps to improve data regulatory environment with new draft lawGiven the mixed signals from the government, many tech firms have already gone elsewhere, say industry insiders. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
S’pore and Jiangsu deepen ties with 16 new pacts inkedAreas of cooperation span from transport and logistics, sustainability and healthcare to professional services and digitalisation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »