Trump suggests Pfizer could win first US approval for Covid-19 vaccine

'Pfizer's doing really well', Trump said in an interview

Donald Trump
Trump also cited efforts by Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca Plc
Reuters Washington
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 22 2020 | 1:56 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested Pfizer Inc could secure the first US approval of a Covid-19 vaccine in coming weeks, saying a contender by Johnson & Johnson could come later.

Asked which drugmaker could be approved, Trump told Fox News in an interview: "Pfizer's doing really well," adding "Johnson & Johnson ... they'll probably be a little later."

He also cited efforts by Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca Plc.

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Topics :CoronavirusDonald TrumpCoronavirus VaccinePfizerJohnson & Johnson

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