Tag: #Johnson & Johnson
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France approves J&J Covid vaccine
Paris, March 12 (AFP/APP):France’s top health authority said on Friday it had approved a vaccine by US pharmaceutical group Johnson & Johnson for use against Covid-19. The backing for the vaccine, the fourth to be authorised in France, comes after approvals by the European Union and the World Health Organization. It has also received the…
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Germany Faces Wait for J&J Jabs Amid Export Squabbles
Germany faces a wait for J&J jabs amid export squabbles.
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Canada Approves Johnson & Johnson COVID19 Vaccine
Canada has approved the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine.
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South Africa Receives Second Batch of Johnson & Johnson Jabs
South Africa has received its second batch of Johnson & Johnson jabs.
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US expert panel debating Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine authorization
Washington, Feb 26 (AFP/APP):A US panel of independent experts was meeting Friday to discuss whether to grant Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 shot emergency approval, likely paving the way for a third vaccine to start shipping in the world’s hardest-hit country. The committee’s 22 members, who were convened by the Food and Drug Administration and include…
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Coronavirus: Latest global developments
These are the latest global developments in the coronavirus crisis
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine highly effective against severe Covid: FDA
Washington, Feb 24 (AFP/APP):The single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe Covid-19, including the South African and Brazil variants, new documents released by the US Food and Drug Administration showed Wednesday. In large clinical trials, the vaccine efficacy against severe disease was 85.9 percent in the United States, 81.7 percent in…
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South Africa Launches Vaccine Drive
South Africa has launched a vaccine drive and is the first to administer a Johnson and Johnson shot.
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J&J agrees $20.4 mn payment in Ohio opioid case
Washington, Oct 2 (AFP/APP):US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it had reached a $20.4 million settlement to avoid a much-anticipated trial in Ohio for allegedly fueling the opioid addiction crisis. Several drugmakers have agreed deals ahead of the trial, due to open this month, which is seen as a national test case…