Pfizer and BioNTech reach an agreement with the EU to supply 200 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech have reached an agreement with the European Union to supply the EU with 200 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine, as reported by Reuters.

Highlights:

“The agreement provides a supply of 200 million doses and an option to order an additional 100 million doses.”

Deliveries are expected to start in late 2020, subject to regulatory approval “.

“The vaccine supply for the EU will be produced by the BioNTech manufacturing centers in Germany and Pfizer in Belgium.”

“The companies expect to produce up to 1.3 billion doses globally in 2021“.

Market reaction

The index Euro Stoxx 50 rose on this ad and was last seen gaining 0.42% on the day at 3,457.

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