As China vaccinates, makers say jab works against mutations

PAL Express calls for 'truth, justice' on death of flight attendant Christine Dacera Vaccination programs are being rolled out for key groups across China, state media reported, such as workers in community roles, logistics or food sectors. Unlike the approach taken in many European countries, China is only vaccinating those aged between 18 and 59. The state-run Global Times newspaper quoted unnamed industry observers who said the ratio of elderly volunteers was small in the vaccine clinical trials, which explains a "cautious use of vaccination among elderly people at present". The vaccine — which Sinopharm says has a 79 percent…