Sotrovimab is an investigational single-dose monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 who do not require oxygen supplementation and who are at risk of progressing to severe COVID-19.
In vitro data indicate that sotrovimab maintains activity against all known variants of concern, including the Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), Gamma (P.1), and Delta (B.1.617.2) variants.
BioNTech's decision to establish its regional HQ in Singapore is a strong signal of the company's confidence in Singapore's fundamentals. “It will strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading hub for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, enhance our resilience in dealing with future pandemics, and strengthen our position as a critical node within the global vaccine value chain in addition to creating good jobs for Singaporeans.
This case is a reminder that vaccinated individuals can get infected but the vaccine can prevent symptomatic disease. This is why we cannot let our guard down and must adhere to all existing safety measures.
It's irresponsible to share fake news without fact-checking, and simply despicable to exploit other people's tragic event for one's agenda.
Singapore is in discussions with several pharmaceutical companies to manufacture vaccines and therapeutics locally, says Min Chan Chun Sing.
Wastage is avoided by closely monitoring the appointment bookings and historical take-up rate, and delivering the appropriate number of vaccine doses to the vaccination sites. Vials that are not yet opened can be stored at the vaccination sites for at least three to four days.
Staff giving the jabs will also check that there are individuals awaiting vaccination before opening a new vial. In addition, there are also pre-planned lists of individuals who will be invited for vaccination at the end of the day to use any balance remaining in a multi-dose vial. This will further minimise wastage, Dr Janil said.
Vaccination protects you from the disease. It means that your chance of getting seriously ill is almost zero if you are infected.
Good progress made with more than 60,000 vaccinated as of Jan 22. They include seniors in nursing homes, healthcare, frontline and essential workers.
PM Lee keeps his promise on vaccination as he urges all to take the vaccine when it is offered to them.
Vaccination will be prioritised in a way that maximises the beneficial impact of vaccination at the population and system level.
