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The Head of EMA Communication Department Marie-Agnes Heine announces that the Human Medicines Committee has "recommended a conditionnal marketing authorisation for the first Covid-19 vaccine for the EU market". SOUNDBITE
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says Pfizer guarantees all promised vaccine doses for the first quarter after six EU states voiced "severe concern" over delays. SOUNDBITE
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announces that the EU will "authorise a contract for up to 300 million doses of the vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer", in a video published on the Commission's Twitter account. SOUNDBITE
At a press conference on the last day of the NATO summit in Madrid, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg hails the work done over the course of the summit, which includes agreements on Finland and Sweden's membership, support for Ukraine, and work on the global food crisis. The alliance is seeking to overhaul its defences in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
A medical panel of US government advisors votes to recommend authorizing the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for five-to-11-year-olds, paving the way for younger children to get their shots within weeks. Seventeen of the independent experts convened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted in favor and one abstained. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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