Vaccine manufacturer Moderna has applied for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. announced on Monday.
“This afternoon Moderna, through Zuellig, has submitted its application,” Galvez said during Sulong Pilipinas Forum.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo said the documents submitted by Moderna are currently being checked.
Domingo earlier said they are just waiting for Moderna to apply for EUA for its COVID-19 vaccine in the country.
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