(NPR) Some 500 Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Intentionally Destroyed, Hospital Says

Some 500 Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Intentionally Destroyed, Hospital Says

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine must be kept between 36° to 46°F. The vials can remain at room temperature for up to 12 hours.



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Some 500 Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Intentionally Destroyed, Hospital Says

Officials at the Wisconsin medical center first suspected a now-former employee inadvertently left the Moderna drugs out of cold storage. But an investigation concludes they were deliberately removed.