Tag: Pfizer

By Anil Madan

Opinion

We have probably not seen the last of the mutations and variants of the Covid-19 virus. Perhaps the world got a lucky break with Omicron. Perhaps not

The world needs to learn to live with the virus. And governments must follow the science and don’t distort it for political expediency

An infectious disease physician explains why these options are badly needed  Merck and Pfizer both have oral antiviral pills under review by the FDA. Such treatments could help

And can I switch to a different brand?

Your body produces antibodies after an infection or vaccine, but these slowly decline over time. New Johnson & Johnson data sheds light on the duration of protection and

Covid situation in Mauritius

Government cannot mask the disquieting scale of infection in the country by hiding and tampering with the actual statistics of daily new cases

People who are vaccinated and still contract Covid-19 are less likely to develop severe symptoms, be hospitalised, or die from it

Editorial

  If Google searches and social media posts are any indicators, lots of people are asking which COVID vaccine is best. But vaccines aren’t like laptops or washing

This is not the time for governments to arrogantly act as if they have all the answers on how to manage and fight the pandemic on their own

Patent waivers are among the least effective, it makes great sense to build more regional vaccine production facilities around the world

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