ISLAMABAD, July 03 (DNA): Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar
said on Saturday that overseas workers and students travelling abroad
will be administered Moderna vaccine.
In a message on his official Twitter handle, the minister said:
“Received 2.5 million doses of moderna sent by US govt. This will [be
administered to] particularly those who have to travel for work or study
to countries which are only accepting certain vaccines.”
Umar, who also heads the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC),
appreciated US President Joe Biden’s “progressive policy” on Covid-19.
On Friday, Pakistan received 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine from
the US. “The United States Mission to Pakistan is pleased to share these
safe and effective vaccines with the people of Pakistan,” said U.S.
Embassy Chargé d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler.
“These vaccines will save lives and help Pakistan emerge from this
crisis, which has devastated so many families and communities in both
our countries. A vaccinated public will also help bring back the
economic and social interactions.”
The statement further shared that the United States has already
delivered nearly US$50 million in COVID assistance through their
partnership with the Pakistani government in addition to the vaccine
received today. DNA
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