Cases are surging in the United States, with thousands of deaths per day, while hospital intensive care units across the country are nearing capacity. Within three weeks, the vaccine program known as Operation Warp Speed should be able to get Pfizer's shots to any healthcare facility in the country, Perna said. The United States on Friday evening granted an emergency use authorization for the vaccine for people aged 16 and older. It is the first COVID-19 vaccine authorised in the United States. Authorities have said general availability of the vaccine is expected by April.

Source: bd News24 December 12, 2020 21:33 UTC