Health Canada Has Final Data Needed From Moderna to Make a Decision on Vaccine

Health Canada Has Final Data Needed From Moderna to Make a Decision on Vaccine
A vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is seen at Hartford Hospital on Dec. 21, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. AP Photo/Jessica Hill
The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—Health Canada says it will “soon” be ready to announce if it can authorize a second COVID-19 vaccine after receiving final documents from U.S. biotech firm Moderna over the weekend.

Moderna’s new Canadian general manager—hired just three weeks ago to establish a Canadian office for the company—said Moderna’s team and Health Canada are in constant communication.