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Philippines in talks with China for its first COVID-19 vaccine shot in March 2021
The Philippines is in talks with China for its first COVID-19 vaccine, with an expected administration in March 2021.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the earliest vaccination could happen in March, following negotiations with the Chinese ambassador.
The Philippines has requested 25 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine for 2021 and is holding substantial meetings to finalize a deal.
Sinovac is also seeking approval for Phase 3 clinical trials in the Philippines, expected to begin in January 2021.
The bulk of vaccines from manufacturers like AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Sinovac are likely to arrive in May, June, and July 2021.
Galvez mentioned a 'mini rollout' in the first quarter to learn from the experiences of other countries.
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