UK approves first COVID-19 vaccine for use

The United Kingdom has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for use.

InsideOjodu gathered that the UK just approved Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab for general use from next week.

According to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of the Department of Health, the vaccine offers up to 95 percent protection against the pandemic.

Britain has ordered 40 million doses and immunisations will start within days for those in the first line of priority.

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock expressed excitement about the approval.

“Help is on its way. The NHS stands ready to start vaccinating early next week”, Hancock tweeted.

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