The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is the most recent outbreak, which was first reported on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which affects the respiratory tract. The COVID-19 is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact with the infected person or indirect contact with surfaces in the immediate environment. Moreover, the number of people getting infected by COVID-19 has dynamically increased, making it a global pandemic. For instance, according to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Weekly Epidemiological Update by the World Health Organization, over 169 million cases and 3.5 million deaths due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported up till May 30, 2021 across the globe.
Market Dynamics
Market players are conducting clinical trials for developing more efficient vaccines against COVID-19, which could contribute to the growth of the market over the forecast period. For instance, in December, Zydus Cadila announced that ZyCoV-D vaccine cleared phase 1 and phase 2 trials. The company’s plasmid DNA vaccine to prevent COVID-19, was found to be safe, well tolerated, and immunogenic in phase 1 and 2.
Market players are focusing on product launch and approvals, which is expected to strengthen their position in the global market. For instance, in December 2020, AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved for emergency supply in the U.K., with the first doses being released, so that vaccinations may begin by early 2021. The U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) provided authorization for emergency supply of COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca, formerly AZD1222, for the active immunization of individuals 18 years or older. The authorization recommends two doses administered in an interval of between four and 12 weeks.
Market players are involved in inorganic growth strategies such as partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions, in order to enhance distribution of COVID 19 vaccines. This is expected to drive the growth of the coronavirus vaccine market. For instance, on August 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) entered into an agreement with Moderna, Inc. to manufacture and deliver 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines produced by the company in the U.S. by 2021.
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