COVID-19, short for “Coronavirus Disease 2019,” is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has since led to a global pandemic. The disease primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, and gastrointestinal issues.
COVID-19 can range from mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia and, in some cases, can be fatal, especially in older adults and individuals with underlying health conditions. Various preventive measures, such as wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, and hand hygiene, are recommended to reduce transmission. Vaccines have been developed and distributed to help control the spread of the virus and reduce the severity of the disease. The pandemic has significantly impacted public health, economies, and daily life across the globe.
BioNTech faces a revenue decline, with earnings per share dropping from €1.90 to €1.08, yet surpassing market expectations of €0.407. Total revenue decreased from €3.82 billion to €2.75 billion, transitioning…