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 subsequently led to a global pandemic. COVID-19 primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes. Symptoms typically include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, but they can range from mild to severe, with some individuals remaining asymptomatic. The disease can lead to serious health complications, particularly in older adults and those with underlying health conditions. To combat the spread of the virus, various public health measures have been implemented, including social distancing, mask-wearing, and vaccination campaigns. Vaccines have been developed and distributed worldwide to mitigate the impact of the disease. COVID-19 has had profound effects on global health, economies, and daily life.
BioNTech, based in Mainz, is shifting focus from COVID-19 vaccines to pioneering cancer treatments using mRNA technology. The company outperformed 2024 market expectations with an EPS of €1.08 and revenue…