Posted: 22.12.2021 12:22:00

New batch of coronavirus vaccine coming to Belarus from Beijing

A new batch of coronavirus vaccine has been sent today from China to Belarus, BelTA reports

Photo by Belarusian Embassy in China

As informed by the Belarusian diplomatic mission in China, a new batch of COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinopharm Corporation (Vero Cell) has been sent to Belarus. The cargo includes 1.1m doses of vaccine which the Belarusian side purchased independently and is being transported by plane of the Armed Forces of Belarus.

The Vero Cell vaccine has proven to be an effective remedy that prevents the coronavirus disease or helps avoid severe cases and complications. According to the Chinese side, Vero Cell remains effective against new COVID-19 strains and can also be used for vaccinating children from 3 years old.