Several drug makers developing coronavirus vaccines plan to issue an unusual public pledge not to seek government approval until the shots have proven to be safe and effective, WSJ reports.
The companies reportedly involved in the discussions include Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and others.
A joint statement, which could be issued as soon as next week, will commit to making the safety and well-being of vaccinated people the companies’ priority, as industry executives seek to assure the public that they are not cutting corners in their rapid testing and manufacturing of the vaccines, according to the report.
Many Americans are skeptical or hesitant about taking a COVID-19 vaccine, in large part due to concerns that vaccine development or potential authorization are being rushed.
The Centers for Disease Control, which is expected to be involved in distributing vaccines, recently notified U.S. states that they should be ready to launch COVID vaccination campaigns as soon as late October or early November.
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