Everything in Mexico Runs on its Own Time: COVID Vaccine Developed by Mexico Finally Gets Approval for Use

Everything in Mexico runs on its own time—if the Patria vaccine had been a mariachi band, it would have shown up just in time for the encore!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) has granted emergency use authorization to the Patria vaccine against COVID-19, developed by the Avimex SA de CV Laboratory and backed by the Mexican Government. This significant decision follows a rigorous technical analysis conducted by specialized personnel and an evaluation of the vaccine's clinical performance.

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