Experts in viral diseases and infectology have highlighted the efficacy of Chinese vaccines against COVID-19 and its new variants. According to the evidence available so far, vaccines that have been licensed by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective against all variants in circulation globally, Jairo Mendez Rico, adviser on emerging viral diseases to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), told Xinhua recently.
The WHO gave emergency-use approval to the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Chinese companies Sinopharm and Sinovac in May and June respectively. We need to highlight the notable impact that vaccination has had in reducing mortality, severe cases and hospitalizations, which are fundamental objectives for controlling the epidemic, said the PAHO adviser.
Over 2mn receive at least one dose of Covid vaccine
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Over 2mn receive at least one dose of Covid vaccine
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