Good news: Pfizer and BioNTech booster dose shows good result in providing protection against Omicron Variant

A new report shows that the Covid-19 booster shot provides protection against the new variant Omicron and this is good news to the world as many countries are beginning to shut down and close the border to travelers.

This means that majority should consider a 3^rd dose of Covid-19 shots since the report shows that it provides a high level of protection, says people familiar with the study.

·       A booster shot of the vaccine increases antibody protection 25-fold compared with the initial two-dose series, according to a preliminary lab study.

·       A third shot shows virus-fighting abilities comparable with the protection provided by two doses against the original strain of the virus.

·       The companies said two doses of the vaccine showed a significant reduction in the ability of antibodies to target and neutralize omicron, though they may still protect against severe disease.

“Although two doses of the vaccine may still offer protection against severe disease caused by the Omicron strain, it’s clear from these preliminary data that protection is improved with a third dose of our vaccine,” Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said in a joint statement with BioNTech.

“Ensuring as many people as possible are fully vaccinated with the first two dose series and a booster remains the best course of action to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Bourla said.