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Chinese mainland reports 2 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases
2020-12-22
China's National Health Commission said Tuesday that it received reports of 15 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland on Dec 21, including 13 imported ones and two locally transmitted ones.
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China starts building COVID-19 vaccine production facility
2020-12-22
China started the construction of a plant for manufacturing an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine on Dec 21, with production operations due to begin in eight months, according to local authorities.
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China at forefront of global COVID-19 vaccine development: official
2020-12-22
China is at the forefront of global COVID-19 vaccine development, with most jabs undergoing phase-3 clinical trials, a health official said at a press conference on Dec 21.
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Chinese COVID-19 vaccines show effective immunity
2020-12-21
More researches are needed to determine how long the COVID-19 vaccines could be effective as the novel coronavirus was discovered just a year ago, a Chinese official said on Dec 19.
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Govt vows prompt release of information on Chinese vaccines
2020-12-21
China will promptly release information regarding the status of its COVID-19 vaccine candidates, five of which are in phase three clinical trials overseas, said Zheng Zhongwei, director of the Development Center for Medical Science and Technology of the National Health Commission.
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High-risk groups to be inoculated nationwide
2020-12-21
China will focus on nationwide vaccination of people and workers deemed at high risk of contracting COVID-19 over the winter and spring, since the cold weather can complicate prevention and control efforts, senior health officials said.
