The UK has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for public use.
It is the first country to gives its nod to the mass use of the vaccine.
The UK became the first western country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine with its regulator clearing Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s shot ahead of decisions in the US and European Union.
The vaccine will be available in Britain from next week, according to a statement from the UK government.
In November, Pfizer announced that it had developed a vaccine that could offer 95 percent protection against COVID-19.
MHRA, the British health regulator, said the vaccine is safe for public use.
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