Covid-19: First batch of AstraZeneca vaccine expected to arrive in second quarter


A file picture of a medic preparing to administer a dose of an AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.- AP

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The first batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to Malaysia is expected to arrive in the second quarter of this year.

AstraZeneca Malaysia country president Dr Sanjeev Panchal said the company would continue to fulfil their commitment to provide broad and equitable access to its vaccine at no profit.

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