This is a move that suggests that the Covid-19 vaccine could be officially put into use in China.
She said that China currently has 14 types of Covid-19 vaccines developed in 5 different technology directions, which are undergoing clinical trials, of which five are currently in phase III testing and are being used urgently according to procedure. Production of these vaccines is also being accelerated in an orderly manner.
Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Sun Xuan Lan has just conducted a field survey at the Chinese Pharmaceutical and Food Inspection Institute, Sinovac Biotech Company (Sinovac Biotech) and Beijing Company of China Medical Group ( Sinopharm), in order to learn about the Covid-19 vaccine research situation, to build a factory and prepare work before these vaccines are approved.
She asked the units to continue to conduct a scientific and rigorous clinical trial of the vaccine, as well as to ensure that the validation is strictly implemented in accordance with the law and technical standards. Internationally recognized, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
She also asked related units to do well the preparation of large-scale vaccine production with meeting regulations and requirements on quality monitoring and biosafety; research on a vaccination distribution plan after vaccines become available on the market, clearly identify target groups, the order and timing of injections, and conduct early staff training for disease control centers and immunization facilities.
These are considered the last moves before China officially launches Covid-19 vaccines on the market.
Previously, at the end of November, China Medical and Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) officially submitted an application to the National Drug Administration and Supervision of this country to bring Covid-19 vaccine developed by the corporation to the market.