Covid vaccine: UK woman becomes first in world to receive Pfizer jab

Margaret Keenan, 90, given approved vaccine to start mass coronavirus immunisation programme

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A 90-year-old woman has become the first patient in the world to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after its approval in the UK, where the NHS has launched its biggest vaccine campaign.

Margaret Keenan received the jab at about 6.45am in Coventry, marking the start of a historic mass vaccination programme.