A few hours ago, Britain became the first country in the world to approve the COVID-19 vaccine produced by the Pfizer-BioNTech joint venture, according to Reuters. Accordingly, the vaccine will be deployed to vaccinate next week!
The UK government representative said: “Today (2/12), the Government approved the request from the Independent Health Products and Drug Administration (MHRA) to approve the use of vaccines. COVID-19 from Pfizer-BioNTech. The vaccine will be available across the UK from next week. ”
According to British Health Minister Matt Hancock, the immunization program will start rolling out early next week. “It’s very good news,” said Mr. Hancook.
Previously, on November 18, according to the New York Times, the pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced the full results of the final phase of the COVID-19 vaccine trial by them and their German partner BioNTech. development.
According to data from the report, the vaccine of this joint venture is effective against COVID-19 up to 95% and does not cause side effects.
Source: Reuters