The Republic of Ireland is in line to receive 99,000 more AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines.
It is understood that Ireland will receive the share after the company agreed to supply the European Union with 9 million more vaccines in the first quarter of this year.
The news was confirmed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen who made an announcement on Twitter.
In a tweet con der Leyen said: Step forward on vaccines. @AstraZeneca will deliver 9 million additional doses in the first quarter (40 million in total) compared to last week’s offer & will start deliveries one week earlier than scheduled. The company will also expand its manufacturing capacity in Europe.
Step forward on vaccines.@AstraZeneca will deliver 9 million additional doses in the first quarter (40 million in total) compared to last week’s offer & will start deliveries one week earlier than scheduled.
The company will also expand its manufacturing capacity in Europe.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 31, 2021
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