Foreign media reported that residentsEuropeWill start getting the COVID-19 vaccine firstNew year After the drug regulators ofEuropeHas accelerated the vaccine approval process afterUnited StatesAnd the UK has already begun vaccinating their citizens.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said a panel of experts will meet on Monday, Dec. 21 to evaluate the vaccine developed by Pfizer. Inc. and Biotech Company It moved faster than earlier that the EMA said the meeting could take place on Dec. 29.
Although the EMA has the power to issue recommendations on new medical treatments. But the European Commission (EC) is the most authoritative body. And always follow the advice of the EMA
The EMA revealed that it will hold expert meetings behind companies. Provide more information as requested as the EC will follow up the EMA process to expedite the approval of the vaccine.
Health Minister Jens Spahn said: Germany may begin vaccination of COVID-19 within 24-72 hours after Pfizer-Biotech vaccine is approved by the EU and may begin as early as Christmas holidays.
EC President Ursula der Leyen helped reinforce that sentiment, tweeting: “It is likely that the first Europeans will have the COVID vaccination before the end of 2020.”
Health ministers of Germany, France, Italy and five other European countries said in a joint statement. Will work together to start a vaccination campaign
A statement released by Italy, signed with health ministers of Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland said countries would promote cooperation in initiating vaccination campaigns. And will quickly share information on how to do this
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