New York (CNN) Johnson & Johnson sought help from its three rival Covid-19 vaccine makers to look into reports of blood clots, but Pfizer and Moderna both declined, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation. Pfizer PFE In a statement to CNN on Friday, aspokesperson declined to comment on the specifics of the WSJ report. "Pfizer embraces opportunities for scientific exchange when we can make a meaningful contribution that is not being represented by other groups or regulators," the spokesperson said. "We have and will continue to collaborate with other vaccine makers as appropriate as we all fight against this deadly pandemic." The company also noted that the pandemic has resulted in "unprecedented collaboration and sharing of publicly available data and information," further adding "we believe collaborative scientific exchange can lead to more robust answers to questions."

Source: CNN April 16, 2021 19:12 UTC