However, the timing depends on whether the UK regulator grants the vaccine a mandatory licence. Do you have a coronavirus vaccine question? According to Professor Sahin this is an "outstanding result" as serious scientists consider potential efficacy between 60, 70 and 80%. (Image: REUTERS)Asked if he will be getting the vaccine, Professor Sahin: "Yes of course, I would take it on the first day I'm allowed to." Professor Sahin and his 53-year-old wife Ozlem Tureci are co-founders of German-based BioNTech which is working with pharmaceutical outfit Pfizer - one of 12 leading coronavirus vaccine trials.

Source: Daily Mirror November 12, 2020 13:25 UTC