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UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for widespread use

The UK has approved the BNT162b2 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for public use, becoming the first country to do so. Distribution will begin next week, starting with frontline healthcare workers and care home residents.

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HealthUK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for widespread use

The UK has approved the BNT162b2 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for public use, becoming the first country to do so. Distribution will begin next week, starting with frontline healthcare workers and care home residents.

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