The Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer has sought emergency-use approval in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE The Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer has sought emergency-use approval in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer has sought emergency-use approval in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

Coronavirus: Hong Kong panel recommends Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use, but seeks more information over Norway deaths

  • Unanimous backing from experts will go before health secretary for final decision, paving way for mass inoculation drive from mid-February
  • Panel chairman says Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine’s benefits outweigh risks, but adds it will request more information from Norway on deaths there

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Chan Ho-him
Victor Ting and Chan Ho-him

Updated: 12:07pm, 20 Jan, 2021

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The Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer has sought emergency-use approval in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE The Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer has sought emergency-use approval in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer has sought emergency-use approval in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE
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