Coronavirus: Hong Kong may expand vaccination drive to include BioNTech jabs for children aged 12 to 15 if data shows move is safe and effective
- Scientists will study the efficacy and safety of vaccinating children in that age group soon, city’s No 2 health official says
- Hong Kong confirms just one imported Covid-19 case, marking four days in a row without an untraceable local infection
Authorities said his case was still being investigated.
Hong Kong on Wednesday confirmed just one imported Covid-19 case, involving a 28-year-old seafarer from India, marking four days in a row without an untraceable local infection. Fewer than five people tested preliminary-positive.
Addressing the potential extension of vaccines to younger age groups, Undersecretary for Food and Health Dr Chui Tak-yi said scientists would be tasked to study the efficacy and safety of giving children the jabs.
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“If there is sufficient data showing that lowering the age group will be equally effective and safe, the government will definitely consider it, as it will help increase the vaccination coverage,” Chui said.
