663 samples collected for Sinovac study


SIBU: The Health Ministry has so far collected 663 samples nationwide to determine if the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine is suitable to be given to children aged between three and 11.

According to Bernama, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the study, sponsored by Sinovac Life Sciences Company Limited, China, were being conducted at nine hospitals nationwide, including Sibu Hospital and Miri Hospital, and involved a total of 2,000 children.

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