Coronavirus Update: After UK Nod, New Forecast Makes Pfizer Vaccine The Leader

Plus Russia Extends India Alliances

After its historic first emergency approval, analysts at Bernstein has upgraded predictions for Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 and beyond.  

Stafford / United Kingdom - November 9 2020: Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine concept. Syringe balanced on a fingertip and blurred company logos on the background. Selective focus.
The partners are expected to gain the lion's share of the market in 2021. • Source: Shutterstock

After its historic first green light, the ‘temporary approval’ issued by the UK on 2 December, Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine is tipped to be the leader in a market worth $38.5bn next year.

A newly revised forecast by analysts at Bernstein expects there to be five main players, with Pfizer now expected to...

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