UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and could begin vaccinations next week

Coronavirus Vaccine, UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the programme would begin early next week. Hospitals, he said, were already ready to receive it.

Coronavirus Vaccine, UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the programme would begin early next week. Hospitals, he said, were already ready to receive it.

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said it was safe to be rolled out. Studies found the vaccine has a 95% efficacy rate. The health secretary Matt Hancock said: “The NHS stands ready to start vaccinating early next week.”

The UK became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech #coronavirus #vaccine for widespread use on Wednesday: BBC pic.twitter.com/rhYkxqSzsr

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