French Embassy in Thailand to Import 10,000 Jabs For Citizens

The Embassy of France in Thailand has sought permission to import 10,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine to inoculate French citizens living in the Southeast Asia nation, Deputy Premier and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says on Friday after a meeting with Ambassador Thierry Mathou.

• The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was approved by the Thai drug regulator in March, will be administered to French citizens over the age of 45 residing in Thailand
• The shots are expected to be imported before the end of June

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