March 05, 2021

Canada Approves J&J's COVID-19 Vaccine, Says Benefits Outweigh Risks-Reuters

Canada’s drug regulator has approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth such shot to be given the green light, the government said on Friday, amid frustration over the slow start to the country’s inoculation program. The single-dose shot, which has been authorized for adults in Canada, was 66% effective at preventing moderate and severe disease, Supriya Sharma, a senior health ministry official, said at a briefing to announce the approval. Reuters, 03/05/2021