The United Kingdom has announced that it has approved a new coronavirus vaccine for the Omicron strain developed by American pharmaceutical giant Moderna.
Local media say this is the first time in the world that a vaccine for the Omicron strain has been approved.
On the 15th, British regulatory authorities approved a type of vaccine called ``bivalent vaccine'' that corresponds to the Omicron strain ``BA.1'' developed by Moderna and the conventional new coronavirus as a booster vaccination for those aged 18 and over. announced that it did.
It is said that it was confirmed that a good immune response was also shown against "BA.4" and "BA.5", which have a high proportion of infected people among Omicron strains.
Local media say this is the first time in the world that a vaccine for the Omicron strain has been approved.
The UK's Medicines and Medical Products Regulatory Agency, which manages vaccine safety, commented, ``This bivalent vaccine will be a weapon to protect us as the virus continues to evolve.''
Moderna said in a statement, ``This is the first approved bivalent vaccine for the Omicron strain, and it will play an important role in protecting people in the UK as they enter the winter.'' Regulations in Australia, Canada, and the EU = European Union We are also seeking regulatory approval.
In addition, Moderna has applied to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for approval of this vaccine on the 10th of this month.