Viet Nam expects to receive 8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in July, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long in a meeting of the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Vaccination for 2021-2022 in Ha Noi on July 2.

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Earlier, in the Government’s regular meeting on July 1, Long said Viet Namis scheduled to receive 30 million doses of vaccines in the third quarter of 2021.

According to the minister, Viet Nam received commitments to be provided with 105 million doses and is negotiating for an additional 45 million doses this year.

The Ministry of Health is stepping up research and transfer of technology to produce vaccines at home; promoting negotiations with the US, Japan, Germany, Russia and Cuba on the transfer of technology. It also asked domestic producers to accelerate clinical tests while ensuring compliance with regulations.

As of July 1, over 3.81 million doses were administered nationwide, including more than 2.57 million doses in June alone. As many as 204,000 people were given fully two shots.

In the coming time, Viet Nam will strive to contain the pandemic outbreaks, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and adjacent localities.

Source: VNA