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Two Drugmakers Resume US Tests of COVID-19 Vaccines

Associated Press

   Two drugmakers announced Friday the resumption of U.S. testing of their
   COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

   Testing of AstraZeneca's vaccine candidate had been halted since early
   September, while Johnson & Johnson's vaccine study was paused at the
   beginning of last week. Each company had a study volunteer develop a
   serious health issue, requiring a review of safety data.

   The two coronavirus vaccines are among several candidates in
   final-stage testing, the last step before seeking regulatory approval.

   The drugmakers said they got the go-ahead Friday from the Food and Drug
   Administration to restart tests in the United States.

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