CoronaVac jab less effective against Gamma variant, study shows
Gamma was able to escape the antibodies of almost all the participants who had received only one dose, as well as those vaccinated in 2020.
Beijing slams ‘slanderous’ US ‘ineffective Chinese vaccines’ report
The New York Times blamed China’s 'ineffective' vaccines for resurgent Covid-19 outbreaks in several countries.
Covid deaths in Brazil town plunge 95% after most adults vaccinated
The findings suggest the pandemic can be controlled after 75% of people are fully dosed.
China’s Sinovac Covid-19 jab underperforms in Brazil trials
Sinovac has already exported approximately 120 million doses to 19 different countries,
Health experts move to ease fears over ‘Made in China’ vaccine
Concerns have been raised over its relatively low efficacy rate and its origins in a country known for cheap production.
Indonesia kicks off second wave of Covid-19 vaccinations
Medical teams are now focusing on workers in close contact with the public and people over 60.
Remote Amazon forest tribe gets CoronaVac shots as death toll climbs
Just this one Amazon River village has seen 37 residents die of Covid-19 and some 2,000 more infected.
Indonesian doctors wary as Chinese Sinovac jabs start
Many health professionals want more information to address their concerns over how long immunity lasts and how it lessens over time.
China’s CoronaVac vaccine shows just 50% efficacy in Brazil
As wealthy countries snap up vaccines developed in the West, others are pinning their hopes on cheaper Chinese vaccines.
Indonesia extends ban on foreign visitors for 2 more weeks
The country is struggling with the worst Covid-19 epidemic in Southeast Asia.
Brazil allows trials of Chinese vaccine to resume
The CoronaVac vaccine has been caught up in a messy political battle in Brazil.
Row erupts over Brazil suspension of Chinese vaccine trials
The coroner's office says police are investigating the volunteer's death as a suicide.
