(ANSA) - ROME, APR 19 - European Internal Market Commissioner
Thierry Breton has said Italy is set to get 54 million more
doses of the four COVID-19 vaccines so far approved in the next
three months.
"That is three times the amount received so far," Breton told
RAI television.
"That will make it possible to vaccinate 70% of adults by the
end of July".
So far over 15 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been given in
Italy and over 10 million people have had at least once dose.
Regional Affairs Minister Mariastella Gelmini has said Italy
should achieve herd immunity to the coronavirus in August or
September. (ANSA).
COVID: Italy to get 54 mn vaccine doses in next 3 months
Herd immunity should be achieved in Aug-Sept says Gelmini