This batch of vaccines is part of the 4.1 million doses allocated by COVAX to Vietnam. COVAX, also known as the Global COVID-19 Vaccine Facility, is a global mechanism that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and procurement of COVID-19 vaccines. Vietnam's first batch of vaccines from COVAX arrived in April.
Other individuals set to receive the vaccine include people involved in COVID-19 prevention and control efforts, as well as military and public security officers.
