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The representative of this importer also said that, in addition to waiting for the approval of the Vietnamese authorities, the company is also awaiting the final results of the negotiation to be able to import the Covid-19 vaccine. Vietnam at the earliest.
If appropriate, the first batch of Covid-19 vaccine will arrive in Vietnam at the beginning of quarter 2/2021. Estimated, the price is approximately USD 50 (approximately over 1 million VND) / dose of 2 injections.
Health Ministry leaders said the ministry is also making efforts to secure mechanisms and negotiate with companies to have vaccines for Vietnam as soon as possible. At the same time, the country should also promote self-research, development and production of vaccines, proactive source of vaccines for the people.
In addition, three national companies, Ivac, Polivac and Vabiotec, have been researching and developing Covid-19 vaccines. In particular, the Covid-19 vaccine from Ivac and Vabiotech may qualify for a clinical trial study in March 2021. The trial will be rolled out in both the North and South, ensuring national representativeness.
“The opinion of the Prime Minister is that, in parallel, the search for vaccine sources from foreign companies and manufacturers should focus on the research and production of national vaccines,” said the leader of the Ministry of Health. .
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