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The Philippines has secured 20 million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine


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By Shirley Escalante

Source: SBS



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The Philippines has secured 20 million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine


The agreement for the pending vaccine is with British-Swedish Pharmaceutical Company,  Astrazeneca


 highlights 

  • An agreement was signed between the Philippine Government, Astrazeneca and a private company 
  • 120 million doses is needed to vaccinate 60 million Filipinos
  • The government is also negotiating with other drug manufacturers in China, United States of America, Russia, Australia and India

 

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