Covid-19: F.D.A. Panel Gives Green Light to Johnson & Johnsonâs Vaccine
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March 31, 2021, 10:44 p.m. ETMarch 31, 2021, 10:44 p.m. ET
U.S. health officials warn governors against easing restrictions as a drop in coronavirus cases âmay be stalling.â And Canada authorizes the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Hereâs what you need to know:
Empty vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a hospital in South Africa.Credit.Phill Magakoe/Agence France-Presse â Getty Images
Johnson & Johnsonâs Covid-19 vaccine was endorsed on Friday by a panel of experts advising the Food and Drug Administration, clearing the last hurdle before a formal authorization expected on Saturday, according to two people familiar with the agencyâs plans. The nationâs first shipments will go out in the days after that.
With coronavirus case counts on the decline, Philadelphia will loosen more pandemic restrictions next week, Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said Tuesday. Though he said he wouldn’t provide more details until later in the week, Farley offered one ray of hope for the spring: The Phillies may be able to host some fans at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day. Officials have not yet determined how .