<p>The European Union-wide rollout of Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine version for five- to 11-year-old children will begin December 13, one week earlier than previously planned, Germany's health ministry said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Germany is due to receive 2.4 million doses for use as a two-dose regimen, the ministry said, adding it has commitment on the new date from the manufacturer.</p>.<p>"Given the current pandemic situation, this is good news for parents and children. Many are awaiting this eagerly," acting health minister Jens Spahn said in the statement.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The European Union-wide rollout of Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine version for five- to 11-year-old children will begin December 13, one week earlier than previously planned, Germany's health ministry said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Germany is due to receive 2.4 million doses for use as a two-dose regimen, the ministry said, adding it has commitment on the new date from the manufacturer.</p>.<p>"Given the current pandemic situation, this is good news for parents and children. Many are awaiting this eagerly," acting health minister Jens Spahn said in the statement.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>