The Pakistani government is in close liaison with the world's leading COVID-19 vaccine manufactures and is regularly reviewing developments, including data from phase 3 trials, the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) was informed on Wednesday.

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination earlier revealed that the government had also allowed the private sector to purchase the coronavirus vaccine. The UK, USA, China and Russia are currently involved in vaccine manufacturing, with Pfizer and Russia's Sputnik vaccine being already administered to selected groups of people.

During today's briefing, the NCOC was further informed that the steps being taken will lead to a final decision about early vaccine availability in Pakistan.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2277089/govt-in-close-liaison-with-leading-covid-19-vaccine-manufactures-ncoc-told