Canberra: Australia  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the approval of the coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Morrison took to Twitter and wrote, "The Therapeutic Goods Administration has today provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. This is an important step in our fight against this terrible virus." According to a statement by the Prime Minister's office, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. PM further read, "The Pfizer vaccine has met strict standards for safety, quality and efficacy. The TGA provisional approval is for individuals 16 years of age and older. Two doses will be required - at least 21 days apart." The first dose of the vaccine will be given to a priority group of Australians as soon as it can be received from Pfizer and the necessary checks are undertaken by the TGA, ahead of its distribution.

Morrison said the TGA approval was an important step in the fight against coronavirus. Prime Minister said,"I welcome the TGA's approval of the Pfizer vaccine, with our own Australian experts finding it is safe, effective and of a high standard."

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