US FAA permits pilots and air traffic controllers to receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

US FAA announced (02-Mar-2021) it has determined that pilots and others who perform safety sensitive duties may receive Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification. This follows the emergency use authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration for the vaccine. FAA and contract air traffic controllers, who are subject to FAA medical clearance, may also receive the vaccine. [more - original PR]