Thailand approves Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine - health minister

Reuters

25 March, 2021, 04:10 pm

Last modified: 25 March, 2021, 04:15 pm

Thailand approves Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine - health minister

Health Minister Anutin Charnvirankul told reporters the Thai Food and Drug Administration had approved the vaccine, which is the third to be given authorisation in Thailand after those of AstraZeneca and Sinovac

Reuters

25 March, 2021, 04:10 pm

Last modified: 25 March, 2021, 04:15 pm

Johnson & Johnson company offices are shown in Irvine, California, U.S., October 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Johnson & Johnson company offices are shown in Irvine, California, U.S., October 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Thailand has granted emergency use authorisation to Janssen, the single-dose coronavirus vaccine of Johnson & Johnson, the country's health minister said on Thursday.

Health Minister Anutin Charnvirankul told reporters the Thai Food and Drug Administration had approved the vaccine, which is the third to be given authorisation in Thailand after those of AstraZeneca and Sinovac.

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