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Various Countries Confirming Pfizer Supplies Will Fall Short

POLITICAL RISK

Following up on an earlier bullet (see 1203GMT bullet) the health ministries of a number of countries, including Germany, Norway, and Canada have released statements saying that they have been notified by Pfizer that their shipments of COVID-19 vaccines from the company will fall short of the initial order over the coming weeks.

  • The disruption comes as Pfizer seeks to expand its production capacity at its plant in Puurs, Belgium.
  • The Pfizer plant in the US is not set to be affected, meaning supply of vaccines there will continue uninterrupted.

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