Japan suspends 1.63m doses of Moderna vaccine over contamination

A health worker prepares a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine (Eugene Hoshiko/AP)
A health worker prepares a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine (Eugene Hoshiko/AP)
Thu, 26 Aug, 2021 - 07:23
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Japan has suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in unused vials.

The move raised concerns of a supply shortage as the country tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a Covid-19 surge.

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