US expert panel recommends authorising J&J Covid vaccine

This will clear the way for a third vaccine in the US

Vial of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine candidate. Credit: Reuters Photo

An independent panel of US experts voted unanimously in favor of granting emergency approval to Johnson & Johnson's one-shot Covid-19 vaccine, clearing the way for a third vaccine to be authorised in the world's hardest hit country.

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"I think what we have to keep in mind is that we're still in the midst of this deadly pandemic, there is a shortage of vaccines that are currently authorized," said Archana Chatterjee, a panelist, explaining her vote.

"I think authorisation of this vaccine will help meet the needs at the moment."

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