Global disease experts say little is known about China's experience with long-term COVID effects thought to have afflicted millions with debilitating fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms
French medical regulator approves COVID-19 vaccine
French medical regulator HAS said on Thursday it had approved the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for France's vaccination rollout, after the European Medicines Agency gave its go-ahead on Monday.
Published : 24 Dec 2020, 03:40 PM
Updated : 24 Dec 2020, 03:40 PM
"The vaccine can be used for people aged 16 and over, including elderly", the regulator says.
The European Union is gearing up for a vaccination campaign of unprecedented scale following regulatory approval for the shot. France plans to start its vaccination programme on Dec 27.
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