<p>The European Union said Tuesday it would sign a sixth contract to reserve doses of an upcoming coronavirus vaccine, this time for up to 160 million from US giant Moderna.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/covid-19-vaccines-offer-hope-as-world-leaders-plan-for-future-919326.html" target="_blank">Covid-19 vaccines offer hope as world leaders plan for future</a></strong></p>.<p>"According to the results of clinical trials, this vaccine could be highly effective against Covid-19. Once the vaccine is indeed proven as safe and effective, every member state will receive it at the same time on a pro rata basis," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said.</p>
<p>The European Union said Tuesday it would sign a sixth contract to reserve doses of an upcoming coronavirus vaccine, this time for up to 160 million from US giant Moderna.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/covid-19-vaccines-offer-hope-as-world-leaders-plan-for-future-919326.html" target="_blank">Covid-19 vaccines offer hope as world leaders plan for future</a></strong></p>.<p>"According to the results of clinical trials, this vaccine could be highly effective against Covid-19. Once the vaccine is indeed proven as safe and effective, every member state will receive it at the same time on a pro rata basis," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said.</p>