US authorizes Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine


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Vials of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus vaccine candidate are seen in an undated photograph. © Reuters February 28, 2021 09:40 JST | North America Copy Copied The U.S. government on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, enabling millions more Americans to be vaccinated in the coming weeks and setting it up for additional approvals around the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the emergency use authorization for adults aged 18 and older following Friday's unanimous endorsement by the agency's panel of outside experts. Shipments are expected to begin on Sunday or Monday. U.S. President Joe...