China Approves SinoVac's CoronaVac, As 50.6% Efficacy Reported

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SinoVac has obtained conditional approval in China for its COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac, while new clinical data released by the company show a large difference in protection rates in two separate trials, in one case barely above the WHO threshold.

New Vaccine for Coronavirus COVID 19. Concept Medical container with Corona Virus Vaccines. Korona Vaccination Medical Syringe needle Outbreak. Usa, China, Italy
SINOVAC'S CORONAVAC GAINS CHINA APPROVAL WITH 50.6% EFFICACY • Source: Shutterstock

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