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December 20, 2020 1:24 PM Connor Sarles
Paul Sancya
Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Miss., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)
OLYMPIA, Wash. The Western States vaccine review group, consisting of health experts from Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada, have authorized the Moderna COVID vaccine, which was recently cleared by the FDA and CDC.
Governor Inslee’s office says the Western States Workgroup has been meeting to review data on the Moderna vaccine’s safety and efficacy.
“I’m pleased that the Western States Workgroup gave their unanimous recommendation to the Moderna vaccine today and encourages immediate use of the vaccine in our states,” said Gov. Inslee. “Having two vaccines to combat COVID-19 will help us begin to recover from this destructive pandemic.”