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The FDA authorized the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday for emergency use, adding millions more doses to the vaccine armory against the pandemic as early as next week.
An FDA vaccine safety panel had previously recommended the agency authorize the country s third COVID-19 vaccine on Friday following a unanimous vote
. This is exciting news for all Americans, and an encouraging development in our efforts to bring an end to the crisis, said President Joe Biden in a statement on the authorization. Though we celebrate today’s news, I urge all Americans keep washing your hands, stay socially distanced, and keep wearing masks.