As vaccine makers tackle SARS-CoV-2 variants, WHO’s Chief Scientist feels it’s important to continue immunization programs with existing vaccines. Meanwhile, the rollouts mean the safety and efficacy landscape is set to change, said participants at a recent meet

Multiple COVID-19 vaccines, including from RDIF and Novavax, could get accelerated approvals in India in the first half of calendar 2021, expanding the range at the country’s disposal. J&J's vaccine is expected to follow although it still hasn’t begun local trials, while Pfizer has temporarily withdrawn an application.

Plus deals involving Helixmith/Wacker, Sosei Heptares/Metrion, Ono/Ribon, Asahi Kasei/Lilly, Citrine/Diurnal, Mitsubishi Tanabe/Aquestive, Immunotech/T-Cure, TRIGR/Elpiscience, Daiichi Sankyo/ViGeneron

During Q4, device company fundraising totaled $4.2bn; while in vitro diagnostic firms and research tools players raised $6.1bn.