World Health Organization approves Sinovac jab for emergency use

WHO has validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine against COVID-19 for emergency use, Report informs, citing the official website of the organization. The vaccine is produced by the Beijing-based pharmaceutical company Sinovac.

“The world desperately needs multiple COVID-19 vaccines to address the huge access inequity across the globe,” said Dr. Mariângela Simão, WHO Assistant Director-General for Access to Health Products. “We urge manufacturers to participate in the COVAX Facility, share their know-how and data, and contribute to bringing the pandemic under control.”