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This story was last updated at 4:00pm Thursday, January 21, 2021. The coronavirus pandemic continues to grow with second and third waves reported in many countries. Vaccines are, however, also being rolled out in many places. Rich countries have already secured supplies while poorer countries await their turn. Authorities in Pakistan say we will begin vaccinations in the second quarter of 2021. It is not yet known which vaccine out of the eight approved for emergency or full use will be administered in Pakistan. Here are the major vaccine frontrunners in the world with their efficacy and the countries they have been rolled out in: Pfizer vaccine: Infographic: Obair Khan/ SAMAA Digita.
With Chinese-made vaccine shots reaching people in more countries, booming vaccine cooperation with China worldwide is injecting confidence into the global fight against the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.
Serbian health authorities approved the use of Sinopharm s COVID-19 vaccines on Monday evening, two days after a million doses were imported from China, enabling the country to start mass immunization of its population.
One million doses of Sinopharm s vaccine arrived in Serbia on Saturday and were welcomed at the Belgrade Airport by President Aleksandar Vucic, who confirmed that he will receive the vaccine himself.
Meanwhile, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has approved the Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the country.
Two corona vaccines approved, PM told
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ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Corona Vaccine, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, was Tuesday told that two vaccines had been approved in the last few days for emergency use.
The prime minister directed that steps be expedited for procurement and supply of approved vaccines.
The committee gave briefing to the premier on the subject.
Minister for Industries Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Special Assistant for Health Dr Faisal Sultan and Special Assistant Dr Sania Nishtar attended the meeting.
The committee told the prime minister that emergency use of two vaccines had been approved in the last few days, while steps were underway for approval of more vaccines.