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I had a vaccine briefing… The same government as 10 days ago, listing only side effects

The government announced on the 18th that “Pfizer and Janssen are in consultation with companies with the aim of signing a contract in December and January of next year,” regarding the vaccine for novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19). They emphasized that “they have the same effect as the contract” by signing the purchase agreement or supply confirmation. However, it still did not disclose the specific timing and quantity of introduction.

Health Authority Briefing Additional Vaccines
“Pfizer and Janssen are negotiating a contract goal this month, and Moderna for January”
No progress, repeating the previous explanation

– On the 18th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the current status of securing the corona vaccine and vaccination plan with the relevant ministries.

Corona 19 vaccine from Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical company. AFP=Yonhap News


The government said, “We are negotiating to quickly introduce 10 million people through COVAX facility (co-purchase method through WHO). We will secure up to 34 million people through individual companies first.” This is what I revealed at the briefing on the 8th. At the time, the government confirmed a contract to supply 10 million AstraZeneca vaccines for individual companies, and for 10 million Pfizer, 10 million for Moder, and 4 million Janssen, the “legally binding purchase agreement and agreement” were prepared. I announced.

On this day, the government explained, “We will discuss the specific volume and delivery timing with Cobax Facility in January of next year, and Janssen and Pfizer will pursue contracts with the goal of December and January of next year for individual companies.” . Regarding the timing of the introduction of these quantities, he said, “We will introduce them in stages starting from the first quarter (February to March).” Although the supply will be sequential, he said, “Companies have requested confidentiality due to reasons such as competition for securing vaccines between countries and equity between countries according to the supply timing,” he said. “It is difficult to disclose the specific supply timing and schedule.”

Initially, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters said at a briefing on the 16th, “We will finalize the contract with Pfizer and Janssen in the near future,” and “We believe that we will be able to confirm the contract and announce the details.” Therefore, it is expected that the announcement on the day will contain contracts with other pharmaceutical companies that have agreed to pre-purchase in addition to AstraZeneca, which has already signed a contract. However, it is a level that summarizes what was announced at the vaccine briefing on the 8th regarding the contract progress, introduction time, and quantity, and there is no further progress.

Modena's Corona Vaccine.  AFP=Yonhap News

Modena’s Corona Vaccine. AFP=Yonhap News


Regarding the point out that the introduction of the vaccine is relatively late compared to other countries, he said, “We have negotiated the purchase under high uncertainties, such as having to pre-purchase a vaccine that has not been proven effective and safe.” I will continue to make efforts to promote it.”

The government also attached media reports on side effects such as AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Modena as a reference, as if to explain the reason behind the vaccine acquisition. The government said, “According to the approval of the use of overseas vaccines, major countries are sequentially vaccinating, and report cases of related side effects are summarized.”

Reporter Hwang Soo-yeon [email protected]



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