EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: The Latest COVID-19 Data Full Approval Could Be Coming Soon By Staff Monday, July 26, 2021 2:56 PM Although three COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for emergency use in the United States, none of them are fully FDA approved just yet. The vaccines are safe and effective, but it's plausible that many Americans are holding out on getting their shots until full FDA approval, and with the Delta variant increasing cases across the country, getting more shots in arms is more important than ever. Head over to WebMD for more information on when we could expect that full approval to hit the news.