Pakistan receives 500,000 Covid vaccine doses from China, doubling available supply

Pakistan receives 500,000 Covid vaccine doses from China, doubling available supply
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Pakistan receives 500,000 Covid vaccine doses from China, doubling available supply
Pakistan on Wednesday received a Chinese donation of 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine, bringing the country's total supply to 1 million shots, Health Minister Faisal Sultan said.
The South Asian nation of 220 million people launched COVID-19 vaccinations for the public on March 10, starting with older people. Health workers started receiving shots in early February.
"These 500,000 doses will ensure smooth continuation of our vaccine drive, currently under way for senior citizens," Sultan said in a tweet.
Sinopharm, the only vaccine currently available in the country, requires two doses.

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