, which is distributing the vaccine in Japan for Moderna, said it pulled the vials after consulting with Japan's Ministry of Health.
, which is distributing the vaccine in Japan for Moderna, said it pulled the vials after consulting with Japan's Ministry of Health.
Moderna said in two statements that it's been notified of the problem and is investigating the matter. Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Katsunobu KatoSome, told reporters Thursday that contaminated doses were administered to an unknown number of Japanese residents, though there have been no reports of ill effects, according to the New York Times.
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