MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Sunday night received 249,600 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, its first-ever supply of the jab from the manufacturer. Apart from the procured doses, the Philippines is expecting to receive more Moderna doses from the United States as a donation. It has a 94% efficacy and is an mRNA vaccine. mRNA jabs do not use live virus that causes COVID-19. This vaccine requires to be stored between 2 to 8 degrees celsius for up to 30 days.

Source: Philippine Star June 27, 2021 15:11 UTC