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PH requests Covid-19 vaccine donation from US
The United States government has responded positively to the Philippines' request for COVID-19 vaccines, particularly unused AstraZeneca doses.
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez has been coordinating with US officials regarding the potential donation.
The US response is very positive, especially concerning AstraZeneca vaccines currently in America that are not yet being utilized.
The AstraZeneca vaccine is not authorized for use in the US, making it a candidate for donation.
This potential vaccine sharing is part of a broader US initiative to donate at least 20 million doses abroad by the end of June, including vaccines authorized for domestic use.
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