The first shipment carrying doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Canada. Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine must be stored at -70 C to remain stable while Moderna's vaccine can be stored at regular freezer temperatures. 1/ Just one day after Health Canada approval, I am pleased to be on hand as the Moderna vaccine arrives in 🇨🇦! pic.twitter.com/b1TR9mFbXG —@AnitaOakvilleDoses of the Moderna vaccine are expected to arrive in the territories by Dec. 28, the military commander leading vaccination logistics, Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, said Wednesday. Canada has secured contracts with Pfizer-BioNTech for access to 20 million doses and with Moderna for 40 million doses, and expects to be able to vaccinate everyone living in Canada by September 2021.

Source: CBC News December 24, 2020 21:05 UTC