Germany hopes to produce the Corona vaccine as soon as possible and in large quantities

The German Minister of Scientific Research, Anya Karlitzik, said that it will be important to produce the emerging vaccine against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) as quickly as possible, and in large quantities, "adding in statements to the German news agency (dpa) in Berlin, that the news The German company "Biontech" and the American "Pfizer" calls for optimism.

“I very much hope that Biontec will now and quickly be able to take the final steps towards approval,” the minister added, adding that until then some matters had to be clarified, including durability and efficacy for different age groups, stressing that the usual quality standards in the approval process would be applied. Despite seeking to launch the vaccine as soon as possible, adding that her ministry supports the "Biontech" company and the production of its own vaccine.

On Monday, temporary results appeared for the first time from a crucial stage of testing to obtain permission to trade an anti-Corona vaccine in Europe.

And "Biontec" in Mainz announced that according to these data, its vaccine provides more than 90 percent of the protection against "Covid-19", adding that no serious side effects of the vaccine were recorded.

The company stated that it intends to apply with the giant American company "Pfizer", which cooperates with it in developing the vaccine, to request approval from the US Food and Drug Administration as of next week, most likely.

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