UK approves Pfizer Covid vaccine for mass roll out

The UK 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 roll out

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.