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Coronavirus

Japan aims to secure COVID-19 vaccine for whole population by June

Fast-track approval an option for Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna jabs

TOKYO -- Japan looks to begin distribution of COVID-19 vaccines by the March end of the fiscal year as clinical trials on a number of candidates move forward.

A Japanese trial of U.S.-based Moderna's vaccine candidate is expected to begin soon. Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical is responsible for handling the approval application here, as well as sales and distribution.

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