Coronavirus: Pakistan receives 500,000 Sinopharm shots from China; Australia seeks 1 million vaccine doses for Papua New Guinea

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…

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