Health
State of Health Covid-19: UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for roll out
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 02 Dec 2020, 01:52 am Print
Covid-19 Vaccine Unsplash
London: The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 for widespread use, media reports said.
MHRA, the British regulator, has said the vaccine, which provides 95 per cent protection against Covid-19, is safe for roll out.
The vaccination process will begin within a few days based on the basis of priority.
The UK has already ordered 40 million doses.
The 40 million doses will be enough to vaccine 20 million people with two doses for each individual.
Pfizer had applied for permission for an emergency use on Nov 20, CNN reported.
More Health
- Teen girls who exercise may lower future breast cancer risk, new study suggests
- WHO wants your soda and alcohol to cost more — says it will save lives
- This everyday disease is costing the world trillions — and getting worse
- Researchers find smarter way to fight rare blood cancer
- Sunlight surprise: Study links natural light to better diabetes control

