WHO Approves China's COVID Vaccine For Emergency Usage
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved China's COVID-19 vaccine 'Sinovac-CoronaVac' for emergency usage. To be given in two shots, the vaccine has been approved for those aged above 18 years. Reportedly, 51% of those administrated with the vaccine did not catch the disease, and 100% did not require hospitalisation or showed severe complications. "The world desperately needs multiple COVID-19 vaccines" stated WHO Assistant Director-General for Access to Health Products.