Australia approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine had been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for Australians aged 16 years and over, Morrison told reporters, noting it was a year since the first coronavirus case was detected in the country.

Vaccination of priority groups is expected to begin in late February, at 80,000 doses per week, Health Minister Greg Hunt told reporters.

Two doses will be required - at least 21 days apart, a government statement said. Australia will administer both doses of the vaccine at the recommended time.