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UK authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

by Lauran NeergaardDanica Kirka
| December 2, 2020 12:13 AM

LONDON (AP) — Britain authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for use Wednesday, greenlighting the first shot backed up by rigorous scientific review. The first vaccinations are expected within days — a major step toward eventually ending the pandemic.

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