The European Medicines Authority’s (EMA) green light for Moderna’s vaccine was a big boost for Europe’s hopes of containing a disease that has infected more than 85 million people globally
European Union countries including Germany, France, Austria and Italy have said they plan to start vaccinations from Dec. 27 as Europe tries to catch up with the United States and Britain
EMA did not name the company it expects to file the application, but Pfizer and BioNTEch are the most advanced in the regulatory process among the three companies
Even if partial lockdowns being put in place across Europe reduce the rate of new infections, additional waves of disease are probable in the absence of a vaccine
By 2000 GMT Thursday the pandemic had killed at least 1,019,267 people around the world and infected over 34 million, according to an AFP tally based on official sources.
Worrying spikes in cases reported Thursday in France, Italy, Spain and Germany showed the pandemic was rebounding across the continent -- often due to travel, summer holidays and parties.
A large number of nationals, who are residing in different European countries, have contacted Pakistani embassies regarding their problems due to the suspension of flight operation.