Moderna has received nearly $1 billion from the US government, which is helping to bankroll several vaccine candidates under its Operation Warp Speed program.
"Having a safe and effective vaccine distributed by the end of 2020 is a stretch goal, but it's the right goal for the American people."
Seth Berkley, chief executive of the GAVI vaccine alliance, which is co-leading the COVAX facility designed to ensure fair global access to COVID-19 shots.
There was a large range of numbers, and they (the EU sources) put the highest number out," Berkley said in an interview.
He added the SOPs were related with the social distancing, preventive measures during slaughtering of animals and during Eid prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
The notification in this regard will be issued soon. Punjab chief secretary said that smart lockdown before Eid was required for controlling COVID-19 spread.