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U.K. Begins Nationwide Coronavirus Immunization, Largest In Nation's History

The U.K. launched its largest-ever immunization program Tuesday. Health officials began dispensing doses of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, first vaccinating healthcare workers and residents over the age of 80.

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U.K. Begins Nationwide Coronavirus Immunization, Largest In Nation’s History



A 90-year-old woman from Coventry received the first vaccine shot as part of the United Kingdom’s nationwide immunization campaign launched Tuesday.


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=”//video.foxnews.com/v/6214853648001″>I agree with Trump executive order, have to focus on getting Americans vaccinated: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the U.K. delivering first doses of Pfizer vaccine and upcoming Trump signing of ‘America First’ vaccine executive order