Manila Bulletin
China is most likely initial source of vaccine for PH – Sec. Galvez
The Philippines' vaccination czar, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., stated that a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine might be the first to arrive in the country.
Sinovac, a Chinese vaccine, could potentially reach the Philippines by March if a procurement contract is signed this month.
Galvez expressed his willingness to be inoculated with the Chinese vaccine himself, citing positive evaluations from the vaccine expert panel regarding its safety.
Other potential COVID-19 vaccines being considered for procurement by the Philippines include those from Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Novavax, and Russia's Gamaleya.
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