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The Public Health Agency of Canada acknowledged Thursday the challenges provinces and territories are facing with the disruptions in COVID-19 vaccine shipments from Moderna, as it confirmed the next delivery will also be delayed.
Shipments from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have increased significantly in volume since January but while vaccines from Pfizer arrive regularly each week, more than a month has elapsed since a shipment from Moderna arrived complete and on time. The inconsistencies have left some provinces scrambling to cancel or postpone appointments. Others have chosen to hold doses in reserve to avoid disruptions, but that can slow down the pace of administration.
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OTTAWA - Canada s procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if they re needed next year.
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand speaks during a news conference Monday December 14, 2020 in Ottawa. Canada s procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if and when they re needed next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
OTTAWA - Canada s procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if they re needed next year.
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Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand speaks during a news conference Monday December 14, 2020 in Ottawa. Canada s procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if and when they re needed next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld April 15, 2021 - 1:00 AM
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