Hundreds of millions of astrazeneca covid-19 vaccine doses secured, says gavi alliance

Last Updated:November 24, 2020, 18:01 IST HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOSES OF THE CANDIDATE VACCINE HAVE BEEN SECURED ON BEHALF OF THE COVAX FACILITY, PER AGREEMENTS, THE GENEVA-BASED GAVI

ALLIANCE THAT LEADS THE INITIATIVE ALONG WITH THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) SAID IN A STATEMENT. The GAVI vaccine alliance on Tuesday welcomed Astrazeneca’s interim data on efficiency

of its COVID-19 vaccine, calling it “positive news for the COVAX vision of equitable access" for vulnerable groups worldwide. Hundreds of millions of doses of the candidate vaccine have

been secured on behalf of the COVAX facility, per agreements, the Geneva-based GAVI alliance that leads the initiative along with the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement.

RECOMMENDED STORIES “Positive early data on any vaccine candidate is welcome news – even more so when it concerns a vaccine candidate that can be transported and delivered via traditional

refrigeration and storage methods, and the manufacturer has committed to supply on a not-for-profit basis for the duration of the pandemic," GAVI CEO Seth Berkley said. _Disclaimer:

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Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Secured, Says GAVI Alliance