Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron vaccine delayed - BioNTech CEO

Delivery of Pfizer and BioNTech SE's vaccine to combat the Omicron Covid-19 variant was delayed by several weeks due to a slower-than-expected data gathering process, BioNTech Chief Executive Ugur Sahin told Germany's Bild today.

Once the vaccine is ready, the company will assess whether it is still needed, Sahin said.

"If the wave ends, that does...