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@Reuters_Health shared
On Dec 31, 2020
China approved a COVID-19 vaccine developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm on Thursday, its first approved shot for general public use as it braces for increased transmission risks over winter.​ https://t.co/eyLTmn1emS
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China gives its first COVID-19 vaccine approval to Sinopharm

China gives its first COVID-19 vaccine approval to Sinopharm

China approved its first COVID-19 vaccine for general public use on Thursday, a shot developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, as it braces for greater ...

@Reuters shared
On Jan 2, 2021
U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 20 million as deaths mount https://t.co/y9EDQtREyF https://t.co/GR6LZNv03j
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U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 20 million as deaths mount

U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 20 million as deaths mount

U.S. coronavirus cases crossed the 20 million mark on Friday as officials seek to speed up vaccinations and a more infectious variant surfaces in Colorado, California and Florida.

@Reuters_Health shared
On Dec 30, 2020
A COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Beijing firm linked to Sinopharm has a protection rate of 79.34% against the disease, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday.​ https://t.co/RLbLfweitg
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China Sinopharm’s vaccine has 79.34% protection rate against COVID-19

China Sinopharm’s vaccine has 79.34% protection rate against COVID-19

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Beijing firm linked to Sinopharm has a protection rate of 79.34% against the disease, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

@Reuters_Health shared
On Dec 31, 2020
China approved a COVID-19 vaccine developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm on Thursday, making it the country's first approved shot for general public use, as it braces for increased transmission risks over winter.​ https://t.co/9hSO6HGSg1
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China gives conditional approval to Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

China gives conditional approval to Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

China approved a COVID-19 vaccine developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm on Thursday, making it the country's first approved shot for general public use, ...

@HelenBranswell shared
On Jan 4, 2021
It's pretty rock 'n roll in the world of #Covid19 vaccine development/rollout these days. @sciencecohen has a terrific recap of the latest. https://t.co/tFyU7E3dsW
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‘It’s crazy.’ Upbeat COVID-19 vaccine news from China and U.K. leaves scientists wanting more details

‘It’s crazy.’ Upbeat COVID-19 vaccine news from China and U.K. leaves scientists wanting more details

Sinopharm efficacy news, British dosing schedule leave questions

@XHNews shared
On Dec 29, 2020
China-developed #COVID19 vaccine is effective, safe and easier to use: Egyptian health official It's "suitable for us, and I assure all Egyptians that it is safe," he says https://t.co/77RaUcQZyn https://t.co/UQlT148SLP
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Interview: China-developed COVID-19 vaccine effective, safe -- Egyptian official

Interview: China-developed COVID-19 vaccine effective, safe -- Egyptian official

A staff member displays a sample of the COVID-19 inactivated vaccine at a vaccine production plant of China National Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (Sinopharm) in Beijing, capital …

@XHNews shared
On Jan 3, 2021
U.S. media say China's #COVID19 strategy "more targeted" by "sticking to more selective and less invasive measures." Such a strategy has "kept the virus spread in check without hurting the economic recovery" https://t.co/J5WlunamGy https://t.co/9fzBTih5Aq
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U.S. media say China's COVID-19 strategy "more targeted"

U.S. media say China's COVID-19 strategy "more targeted"

A medical worker disinfects a transfer vehicle in Shunyi District of Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao) The local government of Beijing "has …

@XHNews shared
On Jan 2, 2021
Chinese celebrate #NewYear2021 despite sporadic #COVID19 outbreaks https://t.co/mzT5zFjjMN https://t.co/xWSCFblXor
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Across China: Chinese celebrate New Year despite sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks

Across China: Chinese celebrate New Year despite sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks

A grand national flag-raising ceremony is held as part of the celebrations for the New Year's Day at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2021. (Xinhua/Ren …

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