FDA chief Hahn says mid-December vaccine approval just 'possible'

Asked whether the vaccine could become available the week of Dec. 15 after the advisory panel meets, Hahn would not commit. “It is possible. We need everything to fall into place."

NEW YORK: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said on Tuesday it was "possible" the agency could approve Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine by mid-December if everything falls into place, but that it may take longer.

When asked in an ABC News interview whether a vaccine could be available days or weeks after a planned Dec. 10 meeting in which FDA expert advisers will recommend for or against approval, Hahn said,"it's hard to predict and I want to set the appropriate expectations."