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13M Moderna vaccine doses to arrive by Q3
The Philippines is anticipating the delivery of 20 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, with 13 million doses secured via a supply agreement and an additional 7 million doses in discussion.
These vaccines are financed by the private sector and the World Bank.
Half of the Moderna doses will be allocated for the private sector and their employees, with the remainder designated for health workers and other Filipinos.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 94% efficacy rate in its trials.
The 13 million doses are expected to arrive by the third quarter of 2021.
Pfizer vaccines are also expected to arrive in the Philippines in the coming weeks.
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