The region of 450 million people is trying to catch up with the United States and Britain, which have already started vaccinations using the Pfizer shot. The companies are scrambling to meet global demand and aim to make 1.3 billion shots next year. "We have a new weapon against the virus: the vaccine. The Pfizer shots being used in Europe were shipped from its factory in Puurs, Belgium, in specially designed containers filled with dry ice. So far, scientists say there is no evidence to suggest the vaccines developed will be any less effective against the new variants.

Source: bd News24 December 27, 2020 18:45 UTC