Pfizer: 1 million doses arrive in Brazil today

The Ministry of Health informed that it receives, this Wednesday night (1st), a shipment of 1 million doses of the vaccine against covid-19 from Pfizer. The batches of the immunizing agent land at the International Airport of Viracopos, in Campinas (SP).

The delivery, according to the folder, is part of the second contract with the pharmaceutical, which provides for the delivery of more than 100 million doses to Brazil. So far, about 147 million doses of Pfizer's immunizing agent have been distributed to states and municipalities.

Balance

Ministry data indicate that approximately 313 million doses of vaccines against covid-19 were applied in Brazil. More than 159 million people received the first dose – almost 90% of the target population – while 134.5 million completed the vaccination schedule – 78% of the target audience.

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