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The U.S. government has reached a deal with Pfizer to purchase 100 million more doses of the vaccine developed jointly with BioNTech.

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Health & Safety

U.S. Reaches Deal With Pfizer For 100 Million More Vaccine Doses

10:47am December 23, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

The new deal effectively doubles the federal government's order from the company. Pfizer says the U.S. government has agreed to pay $1.95 billion for the additional doses.

Tom Price, pictured during his Senate hearing on Jan. 18, has been confirmed as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Politics & Government
Health & Safety

Tom Price Confirmed As Secretary Of Health And Human Services

9:43am February 10, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Georgia congressman, dogged by ethics questions, will run the $1 trillion agency and is expected to help dismantle the Affordable Care Act.