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Johnson & Johnson applies for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in the Philippines

Johnson & Johnson applies for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in the Philippines

Monday, April 05, 2021, 16:10 GMT+7
Johnson & Johnson applies for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in the Philippines
Vials labelled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and syringe are seen in front of displayed Johnson&Johnson logo in this illustration taken, February 9, 2021. Photo: Reuters

MANILA -- Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson has filed its application for emergency use authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief said on Monday.

J&J’s documents, which were submitted on Wednesday, are now under evaluation, FDA Director General Rolando Enrique Domingo told reporters.

J&J, which has a single-shot coronavirus vaccine, is the seventh vaccine maker to seek approval in the Philippines.

Reuters

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