13:08
05 Jul 2021
Ukraine registers Janssen vaccine against COVID-19
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health has registered the Janssen vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) for emergency medical use, according to the ministry's press service.
"Janssen is a vector vaccine developed by Janssen, owned by Johnson & Johnson. The vaccine contains neutralized human adenovirus, which includes DNA encoding the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus. It requires storage temperatures between +2 and +8 C. One shot is enough for full immunization," reads the report.
The World Health Organization has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by Janssen for emergency use. The vaccine has been also authorized by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Canada and many other countries.
