General
China’s coronavirus rollout plan revealed as authorities aim to vaccinate 50 million before Lunar New Year
Vaccinations against COVID-19 are underway in at least 75 Chinese cities, as Beijing aims to inoculate tens of millions of its population in the lead up to the Lunar New Year in February.
Key points:
- China’s approved COVID-19 vaccine is reportedly 79.34 per cent effective
- Political leaders are being urged to get the jab first in order to boost confidence
- Chinese residents are unlikely to have the option of choosing which vaccine they’ll take, an expert says
From Beijing to villages in China’s western autonomous region of Tibet, hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination sites have been established by local governments, providing the jab for essential workers.
The rollouts in the 75 cities were not announced by Beijing, but rather outlined in dozens of…
Continue Reading