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United Kingdom approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine to be given to 20million citizens

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UK approves Pfizer Covid vaccine

The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use.

British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for rollout.

Immunisations could start within days for people in high priority groups.

The UK has already ordered 40m doses – enough to vaccinate 20m people, with two shots each.

Around 10m doses should be available soon.

Although vaccination can start, people still need to remain vigilant and follow coronavirus rules to stop the spread, say experts.

That means sticking with the social distancing and face masks and testing people who may have the virus and asking them to isolate.

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Source: bbc.com

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