Swiss authorise Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

Last updated on: 19 December,2020 02:53 pm

Pfizer/BioNTech is safe: Swissmedic

GENEVA (AFP) - The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been authorised for use in Switzerland following a two-month rolling review, the Swissmedic regulatory authority said Saturday.

"After a meticulous review of the available information, Swissmedic concluded that the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech is safe and that its benefit outweighs the risks," the body said in a statement.