British Prime Minister on ‘Crown Vaccine Approval’ “Will Be Normalized Next Spring”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he hopes to normalize daily routines next spring with the approval of a new vaccine against coronavirus infection (Corona 19).

Prime Minister Johnson said at the Corona 19 briefing on 2 (local time) that the UK approved the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and German Bioentech. “It is no longer just a hope that we can get back to normal next spring. It is not, ”he said.

“There is no doubt that the vaccine will work, but the fight against Corona 19 is not ‘game over’,” he emphasized.

Prime Minister Johnson explained: “Through the winter scheme, the National Health Service (NHS) has been preparing the largest mass vaccination program in the history of the UK.

He noted that the difficulty remains that Pfizer-Bioentech vaccines must be stored at -70 degrees Celsius and that each person must be vaccinated twice every three weeks.

“Inevitably, it will take months to protect all the vulnerable,” Prime Minister Johnson said. Long cold months, “he said.” Congratulations on your scientific achievements, but you must not be overly optimistic or fall into the naive belief that the difficulties are over. “

The UK’s approval of the vaccine came after the England region lifted the month-long lockdown that was necessary to curb Corona 19.

“Until the vaccine is deployed, our plan relies on continued sacrifices to protect those we love,” said Prime Minister Johnson. “Please continue to follow the rules where you live.”

Meanwhile, according to Reuters, the UK government released a statement on the 2nd and announced the approval, saying: “It has accepted the recommendation of the UK Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) to approve the Pfizer Bioentech vaccine. “.

The government added that “the vaccine will be available throughout the UK from next week.”

Immediately after approval, Pfizer CEO Albert Bulla said: “The UK approval for emergency use is a historic moment in the fight against COVID-19.”

British Health Minister Matt Hancock also welcomed the ‘very good news’, saying:’ The vaccination program will start early next week. Hospitals across the country are ready to receive the vaccine. “

The UK currently requests 40 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. This is the amount that can inoculate 20 million people. The total population of the UK is 66 million.

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