Moderna CEO says data for Omicron-specific shot likely available in March
Moderna is also developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against Covid-19 with its experimental flu shot.
Moderna is also developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against Covid-19 with its experimental flu shot.
The rate of recoveries was also expected to be faster because the shorter incubation period of Omicron meant faster recuperation.
The trials were conducted on 300 patients who were treated at home, and would work on mild to moderate Covid-19 cases.
The country has confirmed 51 cases of the Omicron variant so far, all imported and quarantined on arrival.
The city has already reported 720 cases of the Omicron variant, a fifth of which have occurred locally.
The policy last through the end of March, covering the Chinese New Year holiday season and the city's Winter Olympics.
Nearly 2.93 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses had been administered across the country as of Friday, according to the health commission.
The city also banned visitors from high-risk areas and canceled large-scale traditional events, including New Year celebrations.
More than 92% of the adult population have been administered at least a single dose, with about 68% of people have receiving 2 doses.
The Omicron variant has spread like wildfire all over the world since it was first detected in South Africa last November.