“Is rushing through the approval process acceptable?” “Yes, rushed, but no corners were cut”

Defending the UK MHRA on RT Moscow this evening. Just as politicians ought to take a back seat in taking the vaccine programme forward, the media also has to act responsively, report constructively and fairly.

I managed to promote the importance of the Pfizer vaccine, even if it protects but may cause mild illness and may enable a person to transmit infection. It is still a wonder achievement as if we are immunised, protected from severe illness and death, but may suffer a mild illness, it is a big step, in the right direction.

RT Moscow, 04-12-2020.

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