China Set To Green-Light First mRNA Vaccine
Domestic Contender A First Step Out Of 'COVID Zero'?
Executive Summary
In what appears to be a step towards a gradual shift away from its strict "COVID Zero" policies, China is poised to approve its first mRNA vaccine - in this case developed domestically - and will accelerate the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations in general to seniors over 80.
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