Pfizer and BioNTech recently reported comprehensive trial results that showed a 95 per cent effectiveness in preventing Covid-19. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Pfizer and BioNTech recently reported comprehensive trial results that showed a 95 per cent effectiveness in preventing Covid-19. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Pfizer applies for US emergency approval of coronavirus vaccine

  • ‘We literally could be weeks away from the authorisation’ if the data is solid, says US Health Secretary Alex Azar
  • The Food and Drug Administration is tentatively planning advisory meetings for three days from December 8 to discuss vaccines

Pfizer and BioNTech recently reported comprehensive trial results that showed a 95 per cent effectiveness in preventing Covid-19. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
Pfizer and BioNTech recently reported comprehensive trial results that showed a 95 per cent effectiveness in preventing Covid-19. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
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