Can First Approval Of China mRNA Vaccine Change 'COVID Zero' Approach?

Indonesia Grants Nod

The first approval of a China-originated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine has come ahead of the key Communist Party Congress and Beijing's next pandemic policy decisions will be closely watched.

China mRNA Covid vaccine gains first approval
CHINA MRNA COVID-19 VACCINE GAINS FIRST APPROVAL, OUTSIDE CHINA • Source: Shutterstock

On 30 September, Indonesia's regulatory authorities granted the first approval anywhere for a China-developed mRNA vaccine, AWcorna (formerly ARCoV), issuing an Emergency Use Authorization for use in people aged 18 and older as a primary or booster injection. 

Developed by Suzhou-based ABOGEN INC, Walvax Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and China’s Academy of Military Medical Science, the vaccine...

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