Millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine are expected to be added to the US rollout, which began this week with healthcare workers. Once thawed, the Moderna vaccine can be kept at typical refrigerator temperatures. Between the two vaccines, the United States is expecting 40 million doses before year end, enough to eventually vaccinate 20 million people, as both require two shots. "Congratulations, the Moderna vaccine is now available!" Moderna has deals with the US government to provide a total of 200 million doses by the end of June 2021.

Source: bd News24 December 19, 2020 03:00 UTC