Coronavirus digest: BioNTech/Pfizer submit children’s vaccine trial data
By DW
02 October 2021 |
10:06 am
The BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds could be approved in the US as early as October. Meanwhile, Australia plans to stop paying workers affected by lockdowns. Follow DW for the latest.
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