WHO approves Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
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WHO approves Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Description
May 7, 2021
World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Friday that the organization gave emergency use listing for Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the 6th vaccine to receive the organization's validation for "safety, efficacy, and quality." Ghebreyesus also said that the Strategically Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) recommended the Chinese state-owned drugmaker's vaccine for adults 18+ with a two-dose regimen.
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WHO approves Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use01:03 | May 7, 2021 -
China launches new AI: Experts say it rivals Claude Mythos from Anthropic02:09 | June 22, 2026 -
Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Mountie accused of working as agent for China00:28 | June 15, 2026 -
North Korea welcomes China’s Xi with lavish ceremony01:08 | June 8, 2026 -
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Carney government faces criticism amid warming relations with China02:13 | May 29, 2026 -
1st astronaut from Hong Kong embarks on Shenzhou-23 Chinese space mission00:35 | May 25, 2026 -
At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years01:34 | May 23, 2026 -
Xi wraps Beijing talks with Putin days after Trump summit01:45 | May 20, 2026 -
China, Russia sign unity pacts as Xi warns world at risk of return to ‘law of the jungle’04:38 | May 20, 2026 -
What Trump’s Beijing visit reveals about U.S.-China relations08:17 | May 16, 2026 -
Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict01:46 | May 14, 2026 -
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Business Matters: Trump arrives in China for two-day summit with Xi02:29 | May 13, 2026 -
Trump heads to China for high-stakes summit with Xi01:54 | May 12, 2026 -
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Exclusive: Chinese consulate allegedly tried to cancel Vancouver arts show02:36 | May 4, 2026 -
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China calls U.S. blockade of Iran ‘dangerous and irresponsible’02:04 | April 14, 2026 -
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‘A big illusion’: Poilievre slams Carney’s response to China Uyghur genocide claims00:45 | March 31, 2026 -
Carney says ‘serious issues’ remain with China’s treatment of Uyghurs00:57 | March 31, 2026 -
Carney doesn’t say whether Liberal MP Ma faces consequences for China forced labour comments01:54 | March 30, 2026 -
Michael Ma has ‘recognized the seriousness’ of his perceived dismissal of forced labour, Carney says03:31 | March 30, 2026 -
Israel and Iran trade blows as crisis deepens, IRGC says no stockpile shortage02:13 | March 20, 2026 -
How the Iran war is disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, oil and gas prices02:09 | March 5, 2026 -
Business Matters: China suspends some agricultural tariffs on Canada02:20 | March 2, 2026
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WHO approves Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use01:03 | May 7, 2021
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China launches new AI: Experts say it rivals Claude Mythos from Anthropic02:09 | June 22, 2026
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Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Mountie accused of working as agent for China00:28 | June 15, 2026
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Global National: April 1821:46 | April 18, 2026
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‘A big illusion’: Poilievre slams Carney’s response to China Uyghur genocide claims00:45 | March 31, 2026
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Carney says ‘serious issues’ remain with China’s treatment of Uyghurs00:57 | March 31, 2026
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Michael Ma has ‘recognized the seriousness’ of his perceived dismissal of forced labour, Carney says03:31 | March 30, 2026
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Business Matters: China suspends some agricultural tariffs on Canada02:20 | March 2, 2026
WHO approves Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Description
May 7, 2021
World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Friday that the organization gave emergency use listing for Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the 6th vaccine to receive the organization's validation for "safety, efficacy, and quality." Ghebreyesus also said that the Strategically Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) recommended the Chinese state-owned drugmaker's vaccine for adults 18+ with a two-dose regimen.
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