Some 68.7 per cent of people in mainland China aged over 60 have had three Covid-19 shots, and authorities want more to get vaccinated. Photo: AFP
Some 68.7 per cent of people in mainland China aged over 60 have had three Covid-19 shots, and authorities want more to get vaccinated. Photo: AFP

China in push to boost Covid-19 vaccination among elderly

  • Authorities aim to get more people aged 60 and over vaccinated in plan unveiled after protests broke out across the country
  • State media meanwhile sends message that rules should be refined in line with cabinet’s ‘20 measures’ – but zero-Covid is here to stay

Some 68.7 per cent of people in mainland China aged over 60 have had three Covid-19 shots, and authorities want more to get vaccinated. Photo: AFP
Some 68.7 per cent of people in mainland China aged over 60 have had three Covid-19 shots, and authorities want more to get vaccinated. Photo: AFP
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