In many ways, it seems like the hardest work for the US Food and Drug Administration during the pandemic is behind it. The agency handled the strain of the clinical requests in the early days, persevered under pressure from President Trump, and has granted emergency use authorization to two vaccines, with more expected in the months to come.
A Visual Guide To How FDA Can Manage The Pandemic
Our infographic illustrates the recommendations in FDA’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery and preparedness plan, ranging from strengthening the EUA process to managing the backlog of pending inspections.
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