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Latest news and updates on Chinese coronavirus vaccines.
- Priority should be given to the immunocompromised and people aged 60 or above, joint scientific committee says
- It also recommends that only high-risk groups who had taken German-made BioNTech vaccine receive booster shot for now
Chinese aid agency hits back at criticism of the vaccines which have been provided to 106 countries.
Chinese aid agency hits back at criticism of the vaccines which have been provided to 106 countries.
Chinese authorities are trying to contain coronavirus virus infections with targeted lockdowns, mass testing of residents and transport shutdowns in a bid to return to zero cases before the Beijing Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2021. An outbreak in the capital has prompted a tightening of measures in three Beijing districts. Cross-provincial tour groups have been suspended in five areas including Beijing since October 24. The Beijing marathon was also postponed and a similar event in Wuhan was cancelled.
Chinese authorities are trying to contain coronavirus virus infections with targeted lockdowns, mass testing of residents and transport shutdowns in a bid to return to zero cases before the Beijing Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2021. An outbreak in the capital has prompted a tightening of measures in three Beijing districts. Cross-provincial tour groups have been suspended in five areas including Beijing since October 24. The Beijing marathon was also postponed and a similar event in Wuhan was cancelled.
The country’s inoculation drive has reached most of its population, but some are adamant they will not take part, citing doubts about safety, efficacy or need.
The country’s inoculation drive has reached most of its population, but some are adamant they will not take part, citing doubts about safety, efficacy or need.
Governments in at least five provinces have said vaccinations will be required for those aged from three to 11.
Governments in at least five provinces have said vaccinations will be required for those aged from three to 11.
Sinovac asks Hong Kong authorities to lower minimum age threshold for the vaccine.
Sinovac asks Hong Kong authorities to lower minimum age threshold for the vaccine.
Professor David Hui says expert panel expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss whether booster shots should be given to Covid-19 vaccine recipients.
Professor David Hui says expert panel expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss whether booster shots should be given to Covid-19 vaccine recipients.
Employees who have not been vaccinated will have to undergo testing to access the workplace – unless they recovered from Covid-19 within the past 270 days.
Employees who have not been vaccinated will have to undergo testing to access the workplace – unless they recovered from Covid-19 within the past 270 days.
A mix-and-match strategy may even be better than a third jab using the same vaccine, but regulators must wait for confirmed data, Shao Yiming told CCTV
A mix-and-match strategy may even be better than a third jab using the same vaccine, but regulators must wait for confirmed data, Shao Yiming told CCTV
The Biden administration aims to lead a global vaccination campaign even as it rolls out boosters for domestic use.
The Biden administration aims to lead a global vaccination campaign even as it rolls out boosters for domestic use.
Local authorities across the country are rolling out the jabs and under-60s are eligible to receive an extra shot in many parts of the country.
Local authorities across the country are rolling out the jabs and under-60s are eligible to receive an extra shot in many parts of the country.
Many have been inoculated in China with the Chinese vaccine Sinovac, which does not qualify for the Green Pass.
Many have been inoculated in China with the Chinese vaccine Sinovac, which does not qualify for the Green Pass.
Jiang Yanhong’s 12-year-old child fell ill two days after getting her first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Jiang Yanhong’s 12-year-old child fell ill two days after getting her first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Move means those who have been jabbed can move around more freely than those who have not.
Move means those who have been jabbed can move around more freely than those who have not.
WHO recommendations, real-world data from countries with booster programmes are sufficient to proceed straight to administering third doses to high-risk groups, vaccine committee chairman says.
WHO recommendations, real-world data from countries with booster programmes are sufficient to proceed straight to administering third doses to high-risk groups, vaccine committee chairman says.
Washington is ramping up vaccine diplomacy and Beijing increased donations and technology transfer, but competition may not ease shortages in all developing countries.
Washington is ramping up vaccine diplomacy and Beijing increased donations and technology transfer, but competition may not ease shortages in all developing countries.
SAGE says extra dose is not a booster shot but an extension of the main vaccination course.
SAGE says extra dose is not a booster shot but an extension of the main vaccination course.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan calls for more study into how the virus transmits as other countries open up to foreign travel.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan calls for more study into how the virus transmits as other countries open up to foreign travel.
Chinese CDC chief Gao Fu says new strategy is being discussed and ‘everything is dynamic’ but it’s too soon to view the disease as endemic.
Chinese CDC chief Gao Fu says new strategy is being discussed and ‘everything is dynamic’ but it’s too soon to view the disease as endemic.
Elsewhere, Australia’s cases in the virus epicentres are falling, while South Korea will soon take vaccine bookings from pregnant women.
Elsewhere, Australia’s cases in the virus epicentres are falling, while South Korea will soon take vaccine bookings from pregnant women.
Zhong Nanshan says 80 to 85 per cent of China’s 1.4 billion people should be vaccinated before border restrictions are removed.
Zhong Nanshan says 80 to 85 per cent of China’s 1.4 billion people should be vaccinated before border restrictions are removed.
Debate is raging over booster shots amid reports of waning immunity and breakthrough infections, but experts say it’s normal for immune response to fade over time, and that includes memory cells.
Debate is raging over booster shots amid reports of waning immunity and breakthrough infections, but experts say it’s normal for immune response to fade over time, and that includes memory cells.
Brazilian firm Biomm has signed an exclusive deal to market and distribute the Chinese company’s product in the country
Brazilian firm Biomm has signed an exclusive deal to market and distribute the Chinese company’s product in the country
Researchers at Manisa Celal Bayar University studied several hundred health workers vaccinated with CoronaVac, with boosters beginning in July.
Researchers at Manisa Celal Bayar University studied several hundred health workers vaccinated with CoronaVac, with boosters beginning in July.
The decision to recognise the Chinese vaccine and AstraZeneca’s product will allow foreign travellers and students to enter the country.
The decision to recognise the Chinese vaccine and AstraZeneca’s product will allow foreign travellers and students to enter the country.
For now, Thailand nudges, Singapore confers privileges, and Indians shudder from memories of forced sterilisation.
For now, Thailand nudges, Singapore confers privileges, and Indians shudder from memories of forced sterilisation.
The institute is in talks to supply locally manufactured doses to other nations in South America and Africa, as the federal government has not ordered more.
The institute is in talks to supply locally manufactured doses to other nations in South America and Africa, as the federal government has not ordered more.
China’s zero tolerance policy allows little chance to test the power of mass vaccination so it is looking abroad to learn how vaccination affects a population.
China’s zero tolerance policy allows little chance to test the power of mass vaccination so it is looking abroad to learn how vaccination affects a population.
Vietnam and Iran are buying Cuba’s Abdala and Soberana 2 shots, while India’s Covaxin has got the nod in the Philippines.
Vietnam and Iran are buying Cuba’s Abdala and Soberana 2 shots, while India’s Covaxin has got the nod in the Philippines.
China had fully vaccinated about 78 per cent of its population against Covid-19 as of September 22, 2021, after getting two doses of the shots into the arms of 1.1 billion of the nation’s 1.41 billion people. Government figures as of September 25 said a total of 2.19 billion doses have been administered ahead of the week-long National Day holiday starting October 1. The nation has been stepping up efforts to fight the disease after a rising number of cases. On September 25, there were 29 new infections reported, including nine that were locally transmitted. Five of the local cases were in Xiamen, and another four were in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang. As home to 18.2 per cent of the world’s population, China has administered an estimated 35.7 per cent of all Covid-19 jabs worldwide, more than any other nation. President Xi Jinping said China will provide 2 billion doses of vaccine to other countries by the end of 2021, adding to the over 1.25 billion doses it had sent abroad as of September 26.
China had fully vaccinated about 78 per cent of its population against Covid-19 as of September 22, 2021, after getting two doses of the shots into the arms of 1.1 billion of the nation’s 1.41 billion people. Government figures as of September 25 said a total of 2.19 billion doses have been administered ahead of the week-long National Day holiday starting October 1. The nation has been stepping up efforts to fight the disease after a rising number of cases. On September 25, there were 29 new infections reported, including nine that were locally transmitted. Five of the local cases were in Xiamen, and another four were in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang. As home to 18.2 per cent of the world’s population, China has administered an estimated 35.7 per cent of all Covid-19 jabs worldwide, more than any other nation. President Xi Jinping said China will provide 2 billion doses of vaccine to other countries by the end of 2021, adding to the over 1.25 billion doses it had sent abroad as of September 26.
Strict border controls helped China bring the coronavirus under control – but they are also preventing in-person diplomacy and dissuading foreign professionals from moving to the country, writes Wang Xiangwei.
The sight of some cabinet members having a third shot against Covid-19 has not only raised concerns about equal opportunity, but also over the protection offered by previous doses.
Struggle to eliminate the toxic fuel was a long one and countries needed to cooperate to succeed, just as they will have to if Covid-19 is to be beaten.
The proof is out there for all to see, a higher rate in vaccination against Covid-19 definitely enhances protection and helps bring life closer to normal.
China’s ‘zero-Covid’ approach has been successful, but it risks leaving the country increasingly isolated as others open up – so approving inoculations such as Pfizer-BioNTech will help the country re-engage with the world.