French medical regulator approves Covid-19 vaccine

Reuters

24 December, 2020, 04:35 pm

Last modified: 24 December, 2020, 04:36 pm

French medical regulator approves Covid-19 vaccine

Reuters

24 December, 2020, 04:35 pm

Last modified: 24 December, 2020, 04:36 pm

FILE PHOTO: Woman holds vials labelled "Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" over dry ice in this illustration taken, December 5, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

FILE PHOTO: Woman holds vials labelled "Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" over dry ice in this illustration taken, December 5, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

French medical regulator HAS said on Thursday it has approved the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for France's vaccination rollout, after the European Medicines Agency gave its go-ahead on Monday.

"The vaccine can be used for people aged 16 and over, including elderly", the regulator say

Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Stargazers gather on a Kalabagan rooftop to witness a rare planetary parade. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

A dance with planets: The growing passion for astronomy in Bangladesh

2h | Panorama

Photo: Le Reve

Falgun lookbook: Springing back to colours and fusion

3h | Mode

Photo: O Shundori

O Shundori: Elevate your Falgun look with offbeat jewellery

3h | Mode

A diverse collection of perfumes on display at Abdullah Perfume on Mitford Road, Old Dhaka. Located in the famed “perfume lane”, the area is a hub for authentic attars and fragrances, catering to both wholesalers and individual buyers. Photo: Anushka Banerjee

Perfume Lane of Old Dhaka: Oasis of enchanting aromas

12h | Features

News of The Day, 7 FEB 2025

News of The Day, 7 FEB 2025

32m | TBS News of the day

How Was the First Children's Hour at the Book Fair Without Sisimpur?

How Was the First Children's Hour at the Book Fair Without Sisimpur?

2h | TBS Stories

External deficit falls 89% in H1 of FY25 despite instability

External deficit falls 89% in H1 of FY25 despite instability

6h | TBS Insight

We are responsible for visa restrictions in Middle East countries: Foreign Affairs Advisor

We are responsible for visa restrictions in Middle East countries: Foreign Affairs Advisor

20h | TBS Today