Moderna CEO says it'll take months to develop, ship coronavirus vaccine targeting omicron variant

Moderna CEO says it'll take months to develop, ship coronavirus The CEO of Moderna on Monday said it will take months for the company to develop and ship a vaccine that targets the new COVID-19 omicron variant. Mychael Schnell TheHill

The CEO of Moderna on Monday said it will take months for the company to develop and ship a vaccine that targets the new COVID-19 omicron variant.

Stephane Bancel said during an interview with CNBC’s “Squad Box” that while it will take some time to develop a vaccine that is specifically meant to protect against the omicron variant, the company could have a higher, 100-microgram dose, of its booster shot ready much earlier.

“The higher dose could be done right away but it will be months before the omicron specific variant is ready to ship in massive quantities,” Bancel said. ...

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