Source: China State Council Information Office
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has approved Chinaâs Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the National Institute of Health in Islamabad confirmed on Friday.
According to a statement released by DRAP on Thursday, the CoronaVac vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac has been given emergency use authorization for people aged 18 and above.
The statement said the authorization will be reviewed every quarter keeping in view data regarding safety, efficacy and quality of the vaccine.
It is the third Chinese COVID-19 vaccine that was approved by the country after Sinopharm and CanSino vaccines, and Pakistan kicked off its vaccination drive in early February upon receiving vaccine donation from China.
Pakistan approves emergency use of third Chinese COVID vaccine CoronaVac despite low efficacy rate
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Thursday granted Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to CoronaVac, developed by Chinese company Sinovac Biotech, officials said on Saturday.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved the emergency use of the third Chinese vaccine, despite its low efficacy rate, as the country struggled to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Thursday granted Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to CoronaVac, developed by Chinese company Sinovac Biotech, officials said on Saturday.
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Virus lockdowns around the world
Fresh lockdowns and curfews were imposed on tens of millions of people from India to Argentina on Saturday, as Covid-19 infections surged again and vaccine roll-outs were hampered by shortages and scares over side effects.
In India, the worst-hit state of Maharashtra was running out of vaccines as the health system buckled under the weight of the contagion, which has killed 2.9 million people worldwide.
Stay-at-home orders were also set to come into force for the eight million inhabitants of Bogota, as the Colombian capital battled a third wave of infections, adding to curfews already covering seven million across four other major cities.
Covid vaccine UAE: 51,471 doses administered in 24 hours
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Dubai-based Emirates also operated a special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers on board.
The UAE has administered 51,471 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours.
The country s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stands at 8.9 million. This takes the rate of doses per 100 people to 90.7.
Dubai-based Emirates also operated a special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers on board to showcase the UAE s remarkable progress in its vaccination programme.
The one-off flight was a unique event that will not only celebrate the success of the UAE s vaccination programme so far but will also highlight the airline s progress in vaccinating its staff, including pilots and cabin crew.
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European Union officials said the bloc is overcoming its vaccine supply problem and may have 70% of adults fully vaccinated before the end of July, raising the prospect of an almost normal tourism season.
While U.S. inoculation rates are also on the rise, vaccines are in short supply in India as the world’s second most populous country confronts a second wave. Thailand’s infection rate reached the highest since February and Japan is imposing restrictions in Tokyo and other cities to rein in the rapid spread of the coronavirus.