- The Philippines has secured 30 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by US drug maker Novavax, officials said Sunday (Jan 10), 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 per cent of its population. But the government has warned it will depend on global supply.
- In an agreement with the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine maker, the Philippines will buy 30 million doses of the jab developed by Novavax, the government’s vaccine task force said in a statement.
- Previously, the Philippines signed a deal with AstraZeneca for 2.6 million doses of its vaccine developed with Oxford University.
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