Visit our Covid-19 microsite for the latest coronavirus news, analysis and updates Pfizer has confirmed that the company has initiated efforts to advance its potential antiviral therapies and also develop a vaccine against Covid-19.
The company is in discussions with its existing partner BioNTech to create a potential mRNA coronavirus vaccine. Earlier this month, Pfizer identified several antiviral compounds, already in development, with potential to block coronaviruses.
Pfizer chairman and CEO Dr Albert Bourla said: “Many companies, including Pfizer, are working to develop antiviral therapies to help infected patients fight this emerging virus as well as new vaccines to prevent infection and halt the further spread of this disease. “Pf