UK: Emergency Use Approval for Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

The United Kingdom (UK) has became the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for COVID-19. On Wednesday, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was approved in the country for use in emergency cases. It is most likely to be available across the UK from next week.

The Pfizer-BioNTech is the 1^st COVID-19 vaccine to show positive result from final stages of testing. It is a new type ‘mRNA’ vaccine that uses a small particle of genetic code from the corona virus to teach the body how to fight and boost immunity.

A spokesman from the Department of Health and Social Care said, “The government has today accepted the recommendation from the MHRA to approve Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for use.”

The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said the first doses would be issued to the most vulnerable people. He further added, The UK would have 800,000 doses available next week.

“This authorization is a goal we have been working toward since we first declared that science will win, and we applaud the MHRA for their ability to conduct a careful assessment and take timely action to help protect the people of the U.K., said CEO Albert Bourla.