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2021.03.16 22:25 GMT+8

South Africa approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Updated 2021.03.16 22:25 GMT+8
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South Africa's drugs regulator Tuesday said it has approved the emergency use application for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority added in a statement that the approval was subject to further efficacy and safety surveillance of the vaccine in the country, including against the local virus variant.

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