UK approves use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

The British Regulatory Body (MHRA) approved the use for the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, thus becomig the first country to authorize this pharmacological treatment.

The MHRA indicated that the vaccine, which offers up to 95 % protection against Covid-19, is safe for use in the British population. With this authorization, the vaccination campaign can start in a matter of days for high-risk groups.

The British Government acquired some 40 million doses, which enables it to vaccinate 20 million people. About ten million doses will be available for the UK in a short period.

Following the decision of the British regulatory body, the country’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, stressed that “it is fantastic” that the use of the vaccine has been approved, also detailing that it will be available from next week.

“It is the protection of vaccines that will ultimately allow us to resume our lives and make the economy move again,” stressed the head of the British Government from his Twitter account.

K. Tovar

Source: Eldiario