30 Million Doses of Corona Vaccine in Philippines

Manila, Jan 10 (AFP/APP): The Philippines has secured 30 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by US drugmaker Novavax, officials said Sunday, as the country braces for a surge in infections after a huge religious event. This is only the second vaccine deal signed by the national government, which has faced growing criticism for its slowness in procuring jabs for the archipelago where nearly half a million infections have been recorded. It hopes to secure 148 million doses this year from seven companies — enough for around 70 percent of its population. But the government has warned it will … Continue reading 30 Million Doses of Corona Vaccine in Philippines