Pfizer and BioNTech announced this morning that their initial tests show 3 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine “neutralized” the Omicron variant:
Omicron was able to elude two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech in initial lab testing, but three doses neutralized the variant, the companies said https://t.co/efJcH1q2Lx
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) December 8, 2021
“Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said lab tests showed a booster dose increased by 25-fold the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies against omicron”:
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said lab tests showed a booster dose increased by 25-fold the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies against omicron. https://t.co/FY2PYatN5G
— Daily Chronicle – Shaw Local (@Daily_Chronicle) December 8, 2021
And from Pfizer’s CEO:
“Although two doses of the vaccine may still offer protection against severe disease caused by the Omicron strain, it’s clear from these preliminary data that protection is improved with a third dose of our vaccine”:
From Pfizer's top exec, Albert Bourla: “Although two doses of the vaccine may still offer protection against severe disease caused by the Omicron strain, it’s clear from these preliminary data that protection is improved with a third dose of our vaccine."
— Suzanne Spencer (@suzspencertv) December 8, 2021
Stock futures are up on the news:
Significant breaking news: Pfizer says 3 doses of its current Covid vaccine (2 original shots plus booster) provide as much protection vs Omicron as 2 shots provided against the original variant. Dow futures spike to up 140.
— Becky Quick (@BeckyQuick) December 8, 2021
We’re still awaiting information if a third dose will prevent severe disease:
Key points from latest Omicron immune escape study:
• The % figures *do not equate to vaccine efficacy*
• Two doses clearly insufficient vs Omicron. Third doses absolutely essential
• 3x Pfizer looks similar to 2x Pfizer + infection
• No data on severe disease https://t.co/dDWfKHZaaU— John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) December 8, 2021
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