Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine late Friday, according to multiple reports, with shipments expected to be sent across the country next week.The New York Times and the Washington Post both broke the news, citing anonymous sources ahead of an official announcement.
Other outlets quickly followed, including the Associated Press and Reuters.The FDA had been expected to give its final approval to the vaccine on Saturday, after an advisory panel recommended on Thursday that the shot be given emergency authorization for use.
U.S. panel gives greenlight to Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, now awaiting FDA That timeline was quickened after both the Washington Post and New York Times reported that White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told FDA.