Philippine News Agency
More gov't-procured Pfizer vax arrives
The Philippines received an additional 362,700 doses of government-procured Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday night.
Air Hong Kong flight LD456 carried 262,080 doses that were transported to a cold chain facility in Marikina City.
Another 50,310 doses were unloaded in Cebu City, with the same number to be delivered in Davao City.
These vaccines are intended for high-risk and vulnerable areas, including the National Capital Region and Region 4-A (Calabarzon).
The country's FDA is coordinating with Pfizer-BioNTech regarding their application for full approval of their COVID-19 vaccine.
The US FDA had previously granted full authorization to the Pfizer vaccine for individuals aged 16 and above.
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