MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines might receive 30 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by American firm Novavax, which is being manufactured in India, in the late second quarter or early third quarter of the year once agreements are signed, India’s Ambassador to the Philippines said Thursday.
“The discussions are essentially underway for 30 million doses, and I believe that the Philippine side has invested in a larger number and that detail is being currently negotiated,” Indian envoy Shambhu Kumaran said in a briefing.
He said he believes officials of both the Philippine and Indian governments will agree on the supply contract soon.
“We’re very hopeful that th…
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