FDA Statement on Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting The following is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., and Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Following today’s positive advisory committee meeting outcome regarding the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has informed the sponsor that it will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization. The agency has also notified the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Operation Warp Speed, so they can execute their plans for timely vaccine distribution. Additional Resources: COVID-19 Vaccines Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines Explained Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19; Guidance for Industry Development and Licensure of Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19; Guidance for Industry