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The U.K. authorizes AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency supply
This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
On Wednesday morning, the U.K. authorized AstraZeneca‘s (NASDAQ: AZN) coronavirus vaccine candidate for emergency supply. The first doses of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca (formerly known as AZD1222) will be released today with the intention to begin vaccinations early in the new year.
The U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommends two full doses given four to 12 weeks apart. This is the dosing regimen that appeared 62% effective in clinical trials in the U.K. and Brazil.
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