Philippines to receive excess vaccines from US gov't, says envoy

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by Christhel Cuazon29 May 2021

The Philippines is expected to receive an excess supply of Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the United States government, the country's ambassador to the US Jose Romualdez said Friday.

In a radio interview, Romualdez said he was informed by the white House on May 28 that the country would receive vaccine donations from its at least 80 million vaccine excess.

He added that the donation may arrive in the country as 'early as June' but the Us government has yet to provide details on the number of doses.

"In-inform ako ng White House na kasama ang Pilipinas na bibigyan nila and that it will be delivered even earlier so baka this June rin," Romualdez said.

In a May 17 briefer, the White House said the US would be working with the COVAX Facility and other partners to ensure these vaccines are delivered "in a way that is equitable and follows the science and public health data."

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