Australian State Signs MRNA Vaccine Deal With South Korean Medical Institute

A woman closes her eyes after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Sydney Road Family Medical Practice in Balgowlah, in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 10, 2022. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

The government of Australian state Victoria has signed a deal with a Korean medical institute to work together on mRNA vaccine research.

Some of the earliest vaccines approved for use against COVID-19, the Pfizer and Moderna shots, are based on mRNA technology.