Egypt has announced that it will secure three coronavirus vaccines following a deal with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI),She added that the country has also been listed among other lower-income countries receiving reduced prices for the newest vaccines. Regarding the global coronavirus vaccine situation, Zayed explained that Egypt will only provide doses for vaccines that have entered the third stage of clinical trials. The Ministry of Health announced Monday that 808 coronavirus recoverees have been discharged from hospitals, bringing the nation’s total number to 84,969. Health Ministry Spokesperson Khaled Megahed added that 168 new cases tested positive and 13 new deaths were recorded. Participants in the third phase of Egypt’s clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine will not be paid, Zayed said.

Source: Egypt Independent September 15, 2020 12:11 UTC