Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE will supply the U.S. with another 200 million doses of their Covid-19 shot, setting up a stream of vaccine deliveries through next April. The deal brings the total doses supplied to the U.S. to 500 million, enough to inoculate 250 million people. Separately, the partners are supplying the U.S. government with 500 million doses for donation to other countries. “These additional doses will help the U.S. government ensure broad vaccine access into next year," Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said in a statement. The deal comes amid debate over whether a booster will be necessary to top up immunity for people who’ve already had both doses of the two-shot vaccine.

Source: Mint July 23, 2021 11:38 UTC