In early 2022, many states and countries still had mask mandates and vaccine passports related to COVID. Politicians frequently discussed the potential reinstatement of these health measures, reflecting societal uncertainty regarding pandemic management. Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, claimed in an interview with Fortune that his company was responsible for ending the pandemic, asserting that profits from COVID vaccination efforts were reinvested into other health initiatives. While Bourla's mRNA vaccine played a role in combating the virus, it failed to meet several of his initial claims, including its purported 100% efficacy against infection and severe disease. Critics argue that this overestimation has impacted public trust and highlighted challenges related to vaccine side effects, particularly myocarditis risks among younger populations. Ultimately, Pfizer's vaccine allowed politicians to relax COVID-related restrictions, promoting a narrative of pandemic resolution despite unresolved public health concerns.