Vaccinations against Covid-19 will begin across the EU starting on December 27 shortly after the jab is expected to be approved.
In just ten days, people across the European Union will be able to get vaccinated against Covid-19, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday.
"It's Europe's moment. On 27, 28 and 29 December vaccination will start across the EU," von der Leyen tweeted.
It's Europe's moment.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) December 17, 2020
On 27, 28 and 29 December vaccination will start across the EU.
We protect our citizens together. We are #StrongerTogether#EUvaccinationdays pic.twitter.com/6VxDumysBL
The vaccine rollout is conditional on the European Medicine's Agency (EMA) approving the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine.
The regulatory agency will meet to make a decision on the vaccine on December 21 and is expected to approve it.
Fair access
In an effort to ensure fair access across the bloc, the EU is carrying out a coordinated vaccination program.
The European Commission, the bloc's executive arm, has already signed contracts with seven suppliers of potential coronavirus vaccines in an effort to secure enough doses for all adult EU citizens.
Vaccinations are already underway in the United Kingdom and the United States after regulators pushed through emergency approval.
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
2 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
3 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
3 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
4 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
4 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
4 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
4 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
4 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
5 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
6 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
6 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
7 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
7 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
7 hours -
Pro-NPP group launched to help ‘Break the 8’
8 hours