WHO has included Moderna vaccine in the list of recommended in emergency situations

The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the American Moderna coronavirus vaccine as recommended for use in emergencies.

“Today, WHO has included the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 (mRNA 1273) in the list of drugs for use in emergency situations, making this vaccine the fifth approved by WHO,” the organization said in a statement.

WHO experts recommend using the vaccine for patients over 18 years of age.

As it became known earlier, the plane with the first batch of Moderna vaccine arrived in Japan.