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The pair are targeting approval by the end of the year GlaxoSmithKline PLC (LON:GSK) announced that the COVID-19 vaccine developed with French giant Sanofi SA demonstrated strong immune responses in mid-stage trials. The jab showed 95% to 100% seroconversion following a second injection in all age groups, with acceptable tolerability and with no safety concerns. It prompted strong neutralising antibody levels that were comparable to those generated by natural infection, with higher levels observed in adults up to 59 years old. Participants who previously contracted the virus experienced high ...
Pharma companies to produce 11.4bn COVID-19 vaccine doses by year-end, says Goldman Sachs Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna will pump out a big chunk of the total Pharma companies worldwide are estimated to produce 11.4bn COVID-19 vaccine doses by year-end, according to Goldman Sachs. The forecast means that three-quarters of the population will get two doses as required, although analysts reckon the global year-end vaccination rate is likely to be lower than that. This will be due to the time lag between production and vaccinations, global distribution challenges, potentially booster shots in ...
GSK and Sanofi look to catch up in vaccine race with booster doses Approval may come a year later after their competitors, but the pair reckon there is a need for their candidate GlaxoSmithKline PLC (LON:GSK) and Sanofi are planning to join the vaccine race well after their competitors as they pin their hopes on the need for boosters. The pair have received lukewarm market reaction despite posting positive mid-stage trial results for their COVID-19 vaccine. The FTSE 100 pharma company was flat on Monday as investors are likely waiting for phase 3 numbers before popping the champagne open. The...
AT&T to merge with Discovery as content consolidation continues for broadcasters In the sector content IP owners are increasingly combining assets to drive 'direct-to-consumer' streaming platforms such as HBO Max, Disney+ and Peacock. image credit: sdx15 / shutterstock AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) has agreed terms of a combination with Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:DISCA) setting up yet more consolidation in the media sector as content IP owners seek shelter against ‘cord-cutting’. "This agreement unites two entertainment leaders with complementary content strengths and positions the new company...