Philippines receives 500K Sinovac doses, expects 2M more in May

The Philippines received an additional 500,000 doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac on Thursday.

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian stated that another 2 million doses will arrive in May, with at least 1.5 million expected by May 7.

Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. confirmed the delivery and noted that an additional 4.5 million doses of Sinovac are scheduled to arrive in June.

The shipment ensures continuous vaccination efforts as the country aims for herd immunity.

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