Philippines and Indonesia back Chinese Covid jab despite efficacy doubts


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Philippines and Indonesia back Chinese Covid jab despite efficacy doubts 4:50 pm Several countries in south-east Asia are expected to deploy the Chinese Sinovac vaccine despite concerns over its efficacy. Data released from a trial of the Sinovac jab in Brazil this week suggested its efficacy was 50.4% – lower than previously thought and only just above the requirement set by the World Health Organization. Indonesia has ordered 125m doses from Sinovac and began its vaccination campaign with President Joko Widodo receiving a jab live on television. The Philippines has signed a deal for 25m doses, while Myanmar has been...