UNICEF will supply 170 million doses of the vaccine for 85 countries.

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca to supply 170 million doses of the new variant of Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine for 85 countries.

According to the statement by UNICEF, an agreement was executed between the Organization and AstraZeneca to supply the Covid-19 vaccine on behalf of the World Health Organization's vaccine programme, COVAX.

Under the agreement, UNICEF will supply 170 million doses of the vaccine from AstaZeneca for 85 countries.

Source: AA