The Philippines Purchases Additional Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines

Massachusetts-based Moderna, Inc. announced that the Philippines had secured an additional 7 million additional doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna through a new supply agreement, bringing its confirmed order commitment up to 20 million doses.

Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, stated in a press release, “This agreement supports the ongoing efforts in the Philippines to secure access to a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and reflects Moderna’s continued commitment to expanding access to its vaccine around the world.”

The initial procurement by the Philippines of 13 million doses was announced on March 6, 2021. Under the terms of this agreement, deliveries would begin in mid-2021. The COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna is not currently approved for use in the Philippines, and the Company is working with regulators to pursue necessary approvals before distribution.

On December 18, 2020, the U.S. FDA issued an emergency use authorization enabling the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the USA for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.