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The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine for emergency use.
It is the second Chinese vaccine to receive the green light from the WHO, after Sinopharm.
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It opens the door for the jab to be used in the Covax programme, which aims to ensure fair access to vaccines.
The vaccine, which has already been used in several countries, has been recommended for over 18s, with a second dose two to four weeks later.
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