This is good news for Kenya that is currently in Phase II of clinical trials for the same vaccine. [FIle, Dado Ruvic, Illustration]The first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered in the UK from Monday. Approval in the UK is a major sign of confidence in the vaccine for Kenya and others who have ordered the Oxford vaccine, but it is the European Union's consent that will make it accessible to Africa. Additionally, he said, the vaccine developers were yet to submit a formal application, a necessary condition for the vaccine to be recommended. Additionally, Kenya says it has ordered another 12 million doses which, depending on availability, WHO says may be delivered in 2022.

Source: Standard Digital December 30, 2020 21:00 UTC