In response to today’s FDA approval of an Emergency Use Authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, Protect Our Care’s Coronavirus War Room Director Zac Petkanas released the following statement:
“Today’s approval announcement is a huge step forward in the effort to mass vaccinate Americans and eventually end this crisis once and for all.
“As a single-dose that doesn’t require complex cold-storage supply chains, this vaccine will be a huge asset, especially in rural and underserved communities.
“This news increases the urgency for Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan, which includes much needed funds to boost the vaccine distribution process. Unfortunately, the United States has been digging out from consequences of catastrophic mismanagement in the vaccine distribution effort from the previous administration.
“Congressional Republicans must stop their obstruction of this crucial legislation immediately so that this newJohnson & Johnson vaccine can get into as many arms as possible.”