“I am touched to see that the first COVID-19 vaccines have been shipped to all EU countries at the same time.
In a few days, the first Europeans will be vaccinated, ”she wrote on Twitter.
I'm moved to see the first # COVID19 vaccines shipped to all EU countries, at the same time.
In a few days, the first Europeans will be vaccinated.
Vaccines will be available for all soon.
Together, we will overcome the pandemic.
https://t.co/PMEV2fAi4q
- Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) December 24, 2020
On December 21, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the use of Pfizer vaccine in the European Union for people over 16 years old.
Vaccination against coronavirus infection COVID-19 will start in the EU on December 27, 28 and 29.