Prognosis
Japan Approves Moderna, AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccines
- Moderna vaccines arrived in Japan weeks ago awaiting approval
- Only 2.8% of Japan’s population has been fully vaccinated
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A Japanese government panel approved Covid-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc for use, bringing the number of greenlit inoculations in the country to three.
The meeting concluded that both vaccines are effective and Japan is planning to formally approve the shots as soon as Friday, Health Minister Norihisa Tamura told reporters on Thursday.