LONDON (AP) — Final checks are taking place on the coronavirus vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech before its rollout to hospitals across the U.K. in super-cold containers. The checks Sunday are to get ready for the start on Tuesday of the country’s biggest-ever immunization program. Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine are set to be ready. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has reportedly dubbed Tuesday “V-Day,” a nod to triumphs in World War II. Last week, the U.K. became the first country to authorize the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine for emergency use. In trials, the vaccine was shown it has 95% efficacy. The world will be monitoring the British vaccination program to note its successes and failures and to adjust plans accordingly.
UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world
