Egypt receives first batch of Chinese-made coronavirus vaccines


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4 Explainer: What do the UK allergic reaction cases mean for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine In Egypt the vaccine, taken in two doses 21 days apart, will be free of charge and the government will prioritise vaccinating medical staff and people with chronic diseases, health officials said. It was unclear how many doses of the vaccine Egypt had ordered, but the health minister said there would be more shipments in the days to come. Egypt, with a population of more than 100 million, is a large market for vaccines. In September, Russia announced a deal to supply Egypt with 25 million...