• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
HealthCoronavirus

Photos: First COVID-19 vaccines begin in U.K.

By
Sy Mukherjee
Sy Mukherjee
and
Alex Scimecca
Alex Scimecca
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Sy Mukherjee
Sy Mukherjee
and
Alex Scimecca
Alex Scimecca
Down Arrow Button Icon
December 8, 2020, 6:30 PM ET

Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today.

The COVID cavalry is coming. And we’re about to see how strong it is. The U.K. has already given Pfizer and partner BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine a green light, and the first doses were given today. Margaret Keenan was the first person to receive a COVID vaccine.

A critical meeting among Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers on Dec. 10 could lead to emergency authorization in the United States in short order, and certain high-risk Americans could begin receiving COVID vaccines within weeks.

Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
Margaret Keenan, 90, returns to her ward at University Hospital in Coventry after becoming the first person in the U.K. to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, on Dec. 8, 2020.
Jacob King—PA Wire/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
A nurse prepares to administer the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to care home worker Pillay Jagambrun, 61, at Croydon University Hospital in London.
Dan Charity—Pool/Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
Grace Thomson receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Paula McMahon at the Louisa Jordan Hospital in Glasgow.
Jeff J Mitchell—Pool/Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson watches as nurse Rebecca Cathersides administers the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Lyn Wheeler at Guy’s Hospital in London.
FRANK AUGSTEIN—POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
Lorna Lucas, 81, reacts as she receives the first of two Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shots at Guy’s Hospital in London on Dec. 8, 2020.
VICTORIA JONES—POOL/AFP/Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
Staff at Southmead Hospital in Bristol receive delivery of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and store the vials safely.
Graeme Robertson—Pool/Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
A vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ready for administration at Guy’s Hospital in London.
Victoria Jones—Pool/Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
A vaccinator poses for a photograph in a booth at Cardiff and Vale Therapy Centre in Cardiff, Wales. NHS staff, those over 80 years old, and care home residents will be among the first to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Matthew Horwood—Getty Images
Britain COVID-19 Vaccine
A card that will be given to patients following COVID-19 vaccine shots.
Gareth Fuller—PA Wire/Bloomberg/Getty Images
About the Authors
By Sy Mukherjee
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon
By Alex Scimecca
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in Health

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

Latest in Health

Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph
Successlifestyle
Netflix cofounder says he stopped work at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for 30 years to stay ‘sane,’ no matter the crisis: ‘Nothing got in the way of that’
By Emma BurleighApril 5, 2026
11 hours ago
peeps in yellow dye on a conveyor belt
HealthFood and drink
‘No one is saying, ‘I want more cancer with my candy”: Why Peeps are a ‘food chemical success story’ despite RFK Jr’s campaign to destroy their dyes
By Catherina GioinoApril 5, 2026
12 hours ago
6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts
HealthDietary Supplements
6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts
By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
2 days ago
A person taking a supplement.
HealthDietary Supplements
What Is NMN: Everything You Need to Know From Experts
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
2 days ago
Hers Hair Loss Minoxidil
HealthDietary Supplements
Hers Hair Growth Review 2026: Pros, Cons, and More From Hands-On Testing
By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
2 days ago
The Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Expert-Approved Advice
HealthHealth
The Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Expert-Approved Advice
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
2 days ago

Most Popular

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a number of headwinds' now
North America
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a number of headwinds' now
By Fortune EditorsApril 4, 2026
1 day ago
'It’s shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war
Energy
'It’s shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war
By Fortune EditorsApril 5, 2026
14 hours ago
Meet a 74-year-old New Yorker who unretired to become an Uber driver: 'I'm amazed at what people will tell me'
Personal Finance
Meet a 74-year-old New Yorker who unretired to become an Uber driver: 'I'm amazed at what people will tell me'
By Fortune EditorsApril 4, 2026
1 day ago
Major 4-day workweek study suggests that when we work 5 days we spend one doing basically nothing
Success
Major 4-day workweek study suggests that when we work 5 days we spend one doing basically nothing
By Fortune EditorsApril 2, 2026
3 days ago
Jamie Dimon’s reality check for ambitious workers: 'There’s going to be a grunt part to every part of a job. Get over it'
C-Suite
Jamie Dimon’s reality check for ambitious workers: 'There’s going to be a grunt part to every part of a job. Get over it'
By Fortune EditorsApril 5, 2026
11 hours ago
During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind
Politics
During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind
By Fortune EditorsApril 5, 2026
8 hours ago

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.