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Brussels (dpa) - According to EU information, the manufacturer Astrazeneca wants to deliver more vaccine to the European Union in the first quarter than announced.
There would be nine million cans, so a total of 40 million cans, said EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday evening on Twitter.
That is half of the originally targeted amount of 80 million cans.
Von der Leyen also wrote that Astrazeneca wanted to start deliveries a week earlier than planned.
The company also wants to expand its production capacity in Europe.
Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides spoke of good news and a good step forward.
Astrazeneca had surprisingly announced a week ago that it would deliver only 31 million doses of vaccine to EU countries in the first quarter instead of 80 million.
The EU reacted indignantly and put pressure on the company to withdraw the delivery cut.
According to von der Leyen, at least part of this should happen.
The vaccine has been approved for adults in the EU without age limit since Friday.
In Germany, the Standing Vaccination Commission only recommends the drug for adults under 65 years of age.
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Tweet from the Leyens on January 31, 2021
Tweet Kyriakides from January 31, 2021