The US sent a shipment of half a million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Jordan. The doses were unloaded at Queen Alia Airport on Saturday.
Today we’re sending 500,000 Pfizer doses to Jordan via @AFP https://t.co/zSerjdCEfq
— Kevin Munoz (@KMunoz46) July 15, 2021
These 500,000 doses help fufill the White House global vaccine sharing allocation plan announced on Jun 3, 2021 that prioritised an allotment for Jordan, according to a US embassy statement.
The donation reflects the importance of the US-Jordan relations and demonstrates the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to share US vaccine supply with the world, the statement said.
Health Minister Feras Al Hawari and Charge d’Affaires at the US embassy Michael Hankey hold a press conference at the airport.
1. Shows the high level of professionalism Jordan’s medical services are (helping the US last July) and 2. 500 k Pfizer doses will fully vaccinate 4% of Jordan’s adult population. Very significant move by US (noting it’s Pfizer, not J&J and the significant quantity) https://t.co/UOAv48794W
— Ghanem Nuseibeh (@gnuseibeh) July 18, 2021
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