U.K. Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID Vaccine

The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which boasts a 95% success rate. With 800,000 doses on their way, frontline workers will be prioritized for vaccination. Public reactions are mixed, with excitement and some skepticism. The health secretary has offered to take the vaccine on live TV to assure its safety. Priority will be given to hospital staff, care home workers, and residents.

Which country was the first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine?

• Canada

• Australia

• United Kingdom

• United States

What is the success rate of the Pfizer biotech vaccine?

• 95%

• 90%

• 85%

• 99%

Who are prioritized to receive the vaccine first in the UK?

• Politicians

• Students

• Hospital workers and frontline staff

• Teachers

How many doses of the vaccine are initially being sent to the UK?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 800,000

• 2,000,000

What action did the health secretary propose to assure the public of the vaccine's safety?

• Issuing a public statement

• Taking the vaccine live on television

• Conducting a public survey

• Organizing a public debate