The Moderna vaccine is set to begin distribution as soon as the FDA gives the green light. US officials have said they expect to have 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines by the end of the year - enough to inoculate 20 million people. The United States in August entered a $1.5 billion pact with Moderna to acquire 100 million doses of its vaccine. About 20 million doses are expected to be delivered this month, with the rest of the initial purchase coming in the first quarter of next year. Last week, Moderna agreed to deliver an additional 100 million doses in the second quarter.

Source: bd News24 December 17, 2020 22:52 UTC