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A coronavirus vaccine could be approved for use in the UK as early as December 7. AFP
A coronavirus vaccine could be approved for use in the UK as early as December 7. AFP
UK poised to be first to approve Pfizer vaccine with US following days later
Government plans celebrity-backed campaign to persuade people to take the shot