Pfizer’s comments on its timeline raise the possibility of US authorisation of a coronavirus vaccine this year. Photo: Reuters
Pfizer’s comments on its timeline raise the possibility of US authorisation of a coronavirus vaccine this year. Photo: Reuters

In blow to Donald Trump’s campaign, Pfizer will not seek authorisation for coronavirus vaccine until after US election

  • Pfizer said the company may know whether its vaccine is effective by the end of October, but won‘t have the safety data until the end of November
  • Move is a final blow to Donald Trump’s repeated pledges to make a vaccine available before Americans cast votes

Pfizer’s comments on its timeline raise the possibility of US authorisation of a coronavirus vaccine this year. Photo: Reuters
Pfizer’s comments on its timeline raise the possibility of US authorisation of a coronavirus vaccine this year. Photo: Reuters
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