The Philippines is moving a step closer toward making COVID-19 vaccines available commercially with the creation of Task Force Edward that will work on the evaluation and approval of jabs for sale. READ:
The task force, named after British physician Dr. Edward Jenner, who is known for his work on immunization, “aims to make safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines more accessible to the Filipino people,” according to the Food and Drug Administration.
As of now, Vergeire said only Janssen Pharmaceuticals of Johnson & Johnson has applied for a Certificate of Product Registration .
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