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Japan gives preliminary OK to 2 more COVID-19 vaccines – Medical Xpress

A Japanese health ministry drug safety panel on Thursday gave preliminary approval to coronavirus vaccines developed by Moderna and AstraZeneca ahead of an expansion…

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A Japanese health ministry drug safety panel on Thursday gave preliminary approval to coronavirus vaccines developed by Moderna and AstraZeneca ahead of an expansion next week of the country’s slow-paced immunization program before the Tokyo Olympics.
The only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for emergency use in Japan is developed by Pfizer Inc.
Formal approval of the two additional vaccines is expected Friday by a broader vaccine policy panel, officials said.
Health Minister Norihisa Tamura…

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