US to order additional 100-million doses of single-shot J&J vaccine
President Joe Biden has sought to speed up the vaccination process but Johnson & Johnson’s manufacturing has been slower than hoped
10 March 2021 - 19:56
Washington — The US plans to double its order of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid-19 vaccines, procuring an additional 100-million doses, a White House official said on Wednesday.
President Joe Biden will direct the department of health and human services to secure the additional supply, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity...
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