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BioNTech vaccine for new COVID-19 variant could be ready in 6 weeks

The pharma company is confident that the current vaccine works against the new UK variant, but further studies are needed to be completely sure.

USA

Joe Biden has COVID-19 vaccine on live TV to demonstrate its safety

US president-elect urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it becomes available to them

Bulgaria

Bulgaria awaits COVID-19 vaccine delivery as new cases rise

Bulgaria's vaccination programme will see health professionals who are working in hospitals in large cities receive the jab first.

World News

Watch: European Commission approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

This is a "true European success story" says head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

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Drive-through COVID-19 vaccination centre opens in north west England

The car park of Hyde Leisure Centre in Greater Manchester is being used as a drive-through coronavirus vaccination centre

Israel

Israeli PM kicks off national vaccination campaign with public jab

The event gave Netanyahu a political boost as the Israeli PM faces criticism for his management of the coronavirus crisis.

USA

Moderna becomes second COVID-19 vaccine to receive US approval

The Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, adding a second shot to its arsenal.

World News

EMA brings forward review date for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

"It's Europe's moment. On 27, 28 and 29 December vaccination will start across the EU. We protect our citizens together. We are #StrongerTogether," tweeted Ursula von der Leyen.

Russia

Oliver Stone says he has taken Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

The US movie director told Russian state TV that he had received the first of two jabs of the Sputnik V vaccine.

World News

How are European countries planning to vaccinate their citizens?

Europe is racing to vaccinate its citizens but the UN has warned damage from the coronavirus pandemic will last for years, vaccine or no vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccine set to be distributed throughout the US

Dry ice, shipping labels and packing tape were on hand as workers in face masks and gloves prepared the packages of vaccine doses.

United Kingdom

One in three people in UK exposed to COVID-19 anti-vaccine messages

A new survey by Ipsos MORI and King's College London found that one in three people in the UK have been exposed to an anti-vaccine message.

Spain

Barcelona concert tests use of same-day COVID-19 screening

Five hundred Barcelona residents attended a concert as part of a medical study to determine if same-day testing could help prevent COVID-19 spread at cultural events.

USA

US prepares for COVID-19 vaccination roll out from Monday

Trucks prepared to leave a manufacturing facility on Sunday to ship vaccines across the US after the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was authorised for emergency use.

Europe News

'Safety and quality' of COVID-19 vaccine top priority, says EMA chief

Emer Cooke, who has taken up the role as the new director of the European Medicines Agency, is heading the body whose top priority is approving a coronavirus vaccine. It's a heavy responsibility.

Russia

Vaccine or vodka? Russians told to choose their shot

Health authorities say the Sputnik V vaccine — which requires two shots three weeks apart — is not effective if booze is consumed.

Netherlands

Cyberattack on EU medicines agency 'accessed data on COVID-19 vaccine'

It said Wednesday's cyberattack accessed documents relating to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, which the regulator is in the process of vetting

Germany

German vaccination centres await green light to roll out jabs

Euronews went to a temporary vaccination centre at the Berlin arena where they said they are standing ready to start administering the jabs at the government's signal.

United Kingdom

Pfizer vaccine: UK issues allergy warning after nurses have reaction

The governing body for vaccines in the UK has issued new advice after two British nurses experienced anaphylactoid reactions to the Pfizer vaccine.

USA

Biden promises 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in his first 100 days

Joe Biden has promised 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations as he introduces a new health care team.