After a batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines failed to pass a quality inspection, Florida health officials have not been notified that the impending shipment of the single-dose vaccines will face delays due to the mishap, Gov.
Ron DeSantis said. Johnson & Johnson didn’t disclose how many doses had to be thrown out and it wasn’t clear how the problem would impact future deliveries.
A vaccine ingredient made by Emergent BioSolutions — one of about 10 companies that Johnson & Johnson is using to speed up manufacturing of its recently approved vaccine — did not meet quality standards, J&J said. [TRENDING: Tax collector accused of stealing $400k | Land, ahoy: Boat falls onto Fla.