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Astarazeneca’Corona 19 ‘vaccine that the government decided to introduce. Yunhap news
At a briefing on the status of procurement of a new vaccine against coronavirus infection (Corona 19) held on the 18th, the government said: “We will bring the AstraZeneca vaccine from the UK in February and March next year.” However, it was confirmed that the contract between the government and AstraZeneca did not clearly state the specific timing of the introduction. Because of this, there is a concern that “it may not be introduced as planned.”
Belated controversy reveals timing of vaccine introduction
According to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the 19th, the government signed a final contract with AstraZeneca on the 27th of last month to pre-purchase the vaccine. I bought 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine because I had to get it twice. Afterwards, the Minister of Welfare, Park Neung-hoo, held a briefing on the introduction of the vaccine on the 8th of this month, explaining that “pre-purchased vaccines will be introduced in stages from March at the latest.” As the controversy did not subside afterwards, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to reintroduce it in February and March.
A citizen who visited a hospital in Seoul on the 8th is watching news related to the government’s plan to secure a vaccine for the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). News 1
Inform the public with the content of the bilateral meeting
However, the time of presentation is not defined in the contract. It turned out that the specific timing of the presentation was explained to the public based primarily on the contents of the dialogue between the government and AstraZeneca. A government official said: “The content that the (vaccine) will be introduced from February to March next year was confirmed by the AstraZeneca minutes after the bilateral meeting.”
The opposition party immediately criticized him. In a comment on the 19th, People’s Strength spokesperson Yoon Hee-seok said: “Is it necessary to wait for the verbal promise from the vaccine company management that it can be supplied between February and March next year?” It is the result of complacency. The ability of the foreign government to participate in the development of the vaccine, ensure the quantity and immediately inoculate its own citizens is astonishing. “Spokesman Yoon also said,” It is not clear when our people will be vaccinated. ”
On the morning of the 17th, workers at the social welfare facilities are being tested for a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) at the Bomnae Gymnasium in Chuncheon, Gangwon. Yunhap news
The rest of the vaccine is always introduced
Furthermore, the government has not yet signed a final contract with pharmaceutical companies other than AstraZeneca. Pfizer and Janssen aim to sign an agreement within this month and Moderna in January next year. Representatively, in the case of Pfizer, vaccination has already started in the United States on the 14th (local time), but the timing of its introduction in Korea is still uncertain.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare said in a vaccine-related briefing the day before (18): “The companies requested confidentiality due to reasons such as competition to secure vaccines between countries and fairness between countries according to the supply schedule. Explained.
However, the government emphasizes that it has the same effect as the contract by signing the purchase contract or the supply confirmation. In terms of securing the amount, this means that it can be relieved. It’s for 10 million from Pfizer, 10 million from Modena and 4 million from Janssen.
Sejong = Reporter Minwook Kim [email protected]
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