W.H.O. Grants Emergency Use Authorization to Sinopharm’s Covid-19 Vaccine

The need for vaccines is high right now, especially in poorer countries as richer countries continue to hoard doses. Rare side effects associated with the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have caused some countries to briefly pause use and change guidance, which has also contributed to the shortages. The approval of the Sinopharm vaccine is expected to improve the global vaccine distribution, as well as the potential approval of another Chinese shot from Sinovac.