WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is asking states to speed up approval for vaccine distribution sites by Nov. 1, the latest sign the federal government is eager to get a vaccine out before the end of the year. The Dallas-based company has a deal with the federal government to distribute a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. The administration has been pushing for a coronavirus vaccine. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a recent interview with the Financial Times that an emergency authorization for a vaccine could be appropriate even before the vaccine has completed Phase 3 clinical trials. An FDA vaccine advisory committee will meet Oct. 22 to discuss the development, authorization and licensing of vaccines to prevent Covid-19.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 02, 2020 19:40 UTC