A Cork firm has played a key role in the safe distribution of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine that is due to arrive in Ireland in the coming days. The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is the first to be approved by countries across the globe and millions of vaccinations have already been carried out. Cork firm IPP in Little Island is playing a key role in the distribution of Comirnaty across the continent. Vaccine doses for Europe will be produced in BioNTech’s manufacturing sites in Germany, and Pfizer’s manufacturing site in Puurs, Belgium. "It’s nice to know that a Cork company is contributing positively to the roll-out of this vaccine and supporting Pfizer.

Source: Irish Examiner December 22, 2020 12:11 UTC