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2020.12.25 07:33 GMT+8

France approves BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for nationwide roll-out

Updated 2020.12.25 07:33 GMT+8
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The French National Authority for Health said on Thursday it has approved the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for a nationwide roll-out, which can be used for people aged 16 and over.

Health workers and the elderly will be given priority when the vaccination campaign starts on Sunday, the government said.

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