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Moderna says its COVID-19 shot 93% effective six months after second dose

14 Sept 03:56 Key points summarised by AI

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates durable 93% efficacy six months after the second dose, showing minimal decline from its initial trial and outperforming Pfizer's reported durability over the same period.
Despite the sustained efficacy, Moderna anticipates a booster dose will be necessary before the winter season, citing the threat of the Delta variant and the likelihood of waning antibody levels.
Moderna's studies on three different booster candidates confirm their ability to induce robust antibody responses against key variants, including Gamma, Beta, and Delta.
The company has secured significant vaccine contracts, projecting $20 billion in sales for 2021 and aiming to produce up to 1 billion doses, with plans to increase production to 2-3 billion doses in 2022, though still trailing rival Pfizer's output.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.