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Vaccine progress to tackle COVID-19 in Asia

A medical worker takes part in a vaccine drill in Indonesia

A medical worker takes part in a vaccine drill in Indonesia Source: AAP

The Chinese vaccine Sinovac is making inroads in Asia, with Indonesia being the first country outside of China to approve the vaccine.


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By Biwa Kwan

Source: SBS



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The Chinese vaccine Sinovac is making inroads in Asia, with Indonesia being the first country outside of China to approve the vaccine.


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