Published 05:52 IST, December 3rd 2020
Pfizer CEO urges patience on reopening economies
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Wednesday urged global governments not to reopen economies too quickly because of the optimism created by possible COVID-19 vaccines.
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Wednesday urged global governments not to reopen economies too quickly because of the optimism created by possible COVID-19 vaccines.
“Given the pressure to open the economy, (governments) should not make this mistake...and relax immediately,” said Bourla, speaking at an online business forum hosted by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.
The 59-year-old executive also said early stages of national vaccination programmes were likely to have a significant impact because they would be directed at vulnerable groups like seniors and health care workers.
Bourla spoke after Britain became the first country to approve a vaccine developed by Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech.
05:52 IST, December 3rd 2020