ANNUAL JABS WILL BE NEEDED: PFIZER

Pfizer is working on an updated jab in response to the Omicron variant that could be ready in 100 days, according to the head of American multinational pharmaceutical giant, who said that people may need to have annual Covid-19 vaccinations for many years to come. Pfizer's chief executive Dr Albert Bourla told the BBC that he is of the view that annual vaccinations would be needed to maintain a "very high level of protection" against the deadly disease. He also said global economies will probably need to rely on jabs for years to come to stay on top of new variants and counter waning immunity.