Moderna says new vaccine for omicron may be ready in early 2022

Moderna soars after saying Omicron vaccine ready in early 2022

Moderna shares posted their biggest two-day rally in a year after the company said a new vaccine to fight the concerning strain of the coronavirus could be ready by early next year, if required.

New vaccine for Omicron may be ready in early 2022, says Moderna

Moderna Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton said he suspects the new omicron coronavirus variant may elude current vaccines, and if so, a reformulated shot could be available early in the new year.

Moderna says Omicron vaccine could be ready by early 2022

Drugmaker said it had mobilised hundreds of workers on Thursday to start work on an Omicron jab.

Moderna can make vaccine for Omicron by early next year

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New Vaccine For Omicron May Be Ready In Early 2022, Says Moderna

Moderna Inc. Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton said he suspects the new omicron coronavirus variant may elude current vaccines, and if so, a reformulated shot could be available early in the new year.

Covid: Vaccine for Omicron might be ready in early 2022, says Moderna

The Omicron variant, first detected in southern Africa, has a higher number of mutations and has been spreading very quickly. The variant has prompted several countries to shut down their borders and renew Covid-19 restrictions.