China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine 78% effective in Brazil trial
Although its efficacy trails the over 90% success rate of vaccines from Moderna or Pfizer, it is easier to transport and be stored
07 January 2021 - 18:10
São Paulo — A Covid-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech was 78% effective in a late-stage Brazilian trial and entirely prevented severe cases, a source said on Thursday, boosting Chinese efforts to catch up with Western vaccine makers.
The reported results, closely watched by developing countries counting on the vaccine to begin mass inoculations, come after Turkish researchers said in December that the vaccine showed 91.25% efficacy based on interim data...
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