U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.
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U.K. Health Workers Could Get A COVID-19 Vaccine As Soon As Next Week
The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve a thoroughly tested COVID-19 vaccine. A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday.
U.K. Regulators Approve COVID-19 Vaccine For Widespread Use
The U.K. is the first country where regulators have authorized a major COVID-19 vaccine. The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available next week. The U.K. has ordered 40 million doses.
California Hospitals Are Near A Breaking Point As COVID-19 Cases Surge
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Dan Lynch, emergency medical services director in Fresno County, Calif., about the grim outlook for hospital capacity.
U.K. Authorizes Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
The U.K. has formally approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first Western country to approve its use for the general public.
U.S. Heads Into Winter Months With Coronavirus Cases Surging
The governors of California and New York have sounded the alarm that hospitals may be overwhelmed this winter if COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise.
Surge Advice From 1 Of The Early Hospitals To Battle COVID-19
Staff members at a Seattle hospital that faced the country's initial surge of coronavirus cases offer advice to people working in hospitals that are facing the latest surge in COVID-19 patients.
News Brief: Pfizer Vaccine, Election Probe, Calif. COVID-19 Cases
U.K. approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The Justice Department finds no evidence of widespread election fraud. California experiences sharp increases in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy
Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.
Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents To Be Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine
A federal advisory committee to the CDC voted Tuesday on guidelines for who should get COVID-19 vaccines first. The committee decided to prioritize health care workers and nursing home residents.