At least 211 people were killed in the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history
europe3 hours ago
China has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine for those as young as three, the drugmaker confirmed on Tuesday, making it the first country to offer jabs to young children.
Since the coronavirus first emerged in central China, Beijing has mostly managed to bring the country’s outbreak under control, and has administered over 777 million vaccine doses after a sluggish start.
A spokesperson for Sinovac told AFP its vaccine had been approved for use on children.
“In recent days, the Sinovac vaccine was approved for emergency use in three- to 17-year-olds,” the spokesperson said.
But he did not confirm when the young children would be able to start receiving the shots, saying the schedule for the rollout will be decided by the National Health Commission “according to China’s current epidemic prevention and control needs and vaccine supply”.
The company has completed early phase trials of the vaccine in children and adolescents, with results to be published shortly in the Lancet scientific journal, the spokesperson added.
State broadcaster CCTV reported over the weekend that an unnamed official in the State Council’s epidemic response task force had said vaccines had been approved for children, and “the safety and effectiveness” had been proven.
A spokesperson for China’s other major vaccine, Sinopharm, said that experts had demonstrated the effectiveness of its vaccine in children, but didn’t confirm whether it had been approved for use.
Chinese officials have said they are aiming to inoculate 70 per cent of the population of 1.41 billion by the end of this year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved both the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines for emergency use in adults aged 18 and older, and both jabs are being administered in several countries around the world.
China reported 33 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday, including 19 in southern Guangdong province where authorities have been battling a local outbreak.
At least 211 people were killed in the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history
europe3 hours ago
The country has so far sent 18 planes carrying 772 tons, in addition to a ship carrying 2,000 tons of various relief aid
mena3 hours ago
Arnis is officially recognised as the Philippines’ national sport and lobbying efforts are being made to include it in the Olympics
uae4 hours ago
The Abu Dhabi Police warned drivers against swerving, a violation punishable by a Dh1,000 fine
transport4 hours ago
Death toll rises to 43,314 with 102,019 wounded since the conflict began on October 7
mena4 hours ago
At least two children were among the 14 who died in the tragedy
uae5 hours ago
The film is the third installment of the franchise revolving around a malevolent ghost
movie reviews5 hours ago
New Delhi said it had issued a diplomatic rebuke to Ottawa
asia5 hours ago