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Topic: Sinovac

China’s Sinovac Covid vaccine’s efficacy uncertain despite Brazil, Turkey results

Turkey said a trial of Sinovac’s vaccine showed an estimated efficacy rate of 91.25%. However, Sao Paulo Health Secretary said the vaccine 'didn’t reach 90%' efficacy.

Brazil trial shows Sinovac vaccine above 50% effective, but researchers delay full results

Sinovac is betting on a successful vaccine to inoculate more people around the world, especially in developing countries that will have limited access to the Pfizer and Moderna shots.

China claims one million Covid vaccines already given, planning further shots

Vaccines developed by Sinovac Biotech Ltd. & China National Biotec Group Co. have been dispensed in the country since they were granted emergency-use authorization in July.

China’s Sinovac Biotech says Covid vaccine creates antibodies, efficacy yet to be determined

The clarification came after Sinovac’s Indonesian partner, PT Bio Farma, said the vaccine had proven 97% effective in early clinical trials.

Final stage of China’s Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil after serious adverse event

Halt comes after Sinovac became the focus of an escalating feud in Brazil, when President Bolsonaro last month stepped up criticism saying China lacked credibility.

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Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.