Pfizer releases Covid vaccine safety data
WHO has also issued the first information about the cost of vaccinating people
The US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has released the safety data for its coronavirus vaccine - the last hurdle before regulators meet to approve its use. It's also increased its assessment of the drug's effectiveness to 95% - matching the rival vaccine made by Moderna. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - part of the WHO - vaccinating even one in five people in Latin America and the Caribbean will be extremely expensive.
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