U.K. Authorizes Emergency Use Of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

The transcript discusses the Pfizer and Biontech vaccine, highlighting the UK's approval as the first Western country to do so. The UK has ordered enough doses to vaccinate 20 million people. Pfizer claims their vaccine is 95% effective. Meanwhile, US health authorities are still reviewing the vaccine for approval.

What is the name of the vaccine made by Pfizer and Biontech?

What milestone does the announcement regarding the vaccine represent for Britain?

How many doses has the UK ordered to fully vaccinate its population?

What effectiveness percentage did Pfizer claim for its vaccine candidate?

What is the current status of the vaccine approval by US health authorities?