Chinese vaccine
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Vaccination for all must be a universal goal at present, and every nation, including China, should be part of it
Brazil halting COVID-19 vaccine trial surprises the world
CoronaVac is being tested in seven Brazilian states, plus the federal district where the capital Brasilia lies.
China joins COVAX initiative for fair COVID-19 vaccine distribution
China is also holding separate talks with the WHO to have its locally produced COVID-19 vaccines assessed for international use
In coronavirus vaccine race, China inoculates thousands before trials are completed
Vaccine safety came into sharp focus last week when AstraZeneca Plc paused late-stage clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine
China approves first nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine for trials
The nasal spray vaccination could generate double protection for vaccine recipients - influenza and the novel coronavirus
China shows off homegrown COVID-19 vaccines for first time
The potential vaccines on display are among nearly 10 worldwide to enter phase 3 trials, the last step ahead of regulatory approval
China approves emergency usage of COVID-19 vaccines
Emergency use authorization allows unapproved vaccine candidates to be used among people with high risk of infection on a limited period
Chinese mining company used COVID-19 vaccine in PNG
National Pandemic Response Controller banned COVID-19 vaccine testing or trials in Papua New Guinea on Thursday
Brazil healthcare staff volunteer to test coronavirus vaccines
Brazil is also the first country carrying out Phase 3 trials of Chinese vaccine CoronaVac, developed by pharmaceutical firm Sinovac Biotech
Chinese firm SinoPharm boasts about using workers to 'pre-test' vaccine
The company’s claim that 30 ‘special volunteers’ rolled up their sleeves for pre-test without a government approval raises ethical concerns