MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has expressed interest in receiving some of Canada’s excess COVID-19 vaccines of about 100 million doses, Philippine Ambassador to Canada Rodolfo Robles disclosed Monday.
In an online Palace briefing, Robles said Canada has 180 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines but only has a population of about 40 million.
“Even if they get double [doses], they have an excess of about 100 [million] doses,” Robles said.
“And I had the Philippines listed among those who are interested to get the excess of Canada,” he added.
Robles said Canada is expecting to have its population vaccinated by the middle of the fourth quarter this year.
“So bef…
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