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Sinovac vaccine ng China, ligtas at epektibo, ayon sa Malacañang
Malacañang has affirmed the safety and effectiveness of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, with China's Sinovac Biotech expected to provide 25 million doses to the Philippines this year.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque cited clinical trial results from Turkey indicating the CoronaVac vaccine's 91.25% efficacy rate.
Roque noted that neighboring countries like Indonesia and Thailand have also entered into supply agreements with Sinovac.
He explained that the Sinovac vaccine utilizes an inactivated virus, a traditional method used in vaccine development for centuries, assuring its safety and efficiency.
Roque expressed hope that China might donate some vaccine doses due to the strong bilateral relations between the two nations.
He also criticized detractors spreading fear about Chinese vaccines, emphasizing that Sinovac has undergone rigorous clinical trials in various countries.
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