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Second S.Korea expert panel backs approval of Moderna vaccine – Metro US

Second S.Korea expert panel backs approval of Moderna vaccine

A woman wearing a mask takes a walk on a
A woman wearing a mask takes a walk on a sunny day amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at the Cheonggye stream in Seoul

SEOUL (Reuters) – The second of three South Korean expert panels recommended approval on Monday for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine, based on its safety and efficacy in Phase 3 trials in the United States, the drug safety ministry said.

After the pharmaceutical panel’s backing, the next step is review by a third panel, before the ministry makes a final approval decision.

(Reporting by Hyonhee Shin; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)