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Pakistan on Tuesday began trials of Phase III of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese company, Planning Minister Asad Umar said. Though the country enjoys a sharp decline in new infections that has encouraged authorities to lift all virus-related restrictions. “Just launched the phase 3 trials of a Covid-19 vaccine in Pakistan,†Umar said. A total of 40,000 people – including 10,000 Pakistanis – will participate in this trial in seven countries, Umer said. READ ALSO: CP lauds I-G for enlisting retired personnel on NHIS The initial results are expected in four to six months, he added. Trials of...
