2 million doses of AstraZeneca arrive
MANILA, Philippines — The bulk of the AstraZeneca vaccines, which arrived on Friday, will be for individuals who got their first shot in May and June.
Of the 2 million AstraZeneca vaccines that came from the COVAX facility, 1.5 million will be allocated as second dose.
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The remaining doses will be sent to regions with large populations belonging to A2 (senior citizens) and A3 (persons with comorbidities) priority groups.
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The latest shipment brings the total AstraZeneca doses delivered to the Philippines to over 5.7 million, including the 1.1 million donated by the Japanese government on Thursday.
—Dexter Cabalza
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