In total more than 2.7 million vaccination doses are being returned from distribution centres across Germany to the central government. Among them are around 2.6 million doses of AstraZeneca, according to a paper by the Health Ministry which has been seen by DPA. The German government has promised to give at least 30 million vaccine doses to developing countries and other regions by the end of the year. (article continues below) See also on The Local:READ ALSO: EXPLAINED: Why Covid vaccine demand is dropping in GermanyFrom the distribution centres, 15 of the 16 German states are now returning unused vaccines. The southwestern state of Saarland was the only state not to return extra doses to the federal government, according to the report.

Source: The Local August 10, 2021 13:30 UTC