Philippines and Indonesia back Chinese Covid jab despite efficacy doubts

Indonesian president receives his first dose of Sinovac vaccine live on TV as rollout begins

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Several countries in south-east Asia are expected to deploy the Chinese Sinovac vaccine despite concerns over its efficacy.

Data released from a trial of the Sinovac jab in Brazil this week suggested its efficacy was 50.4% - lower than previously thought and only just above the requirement set by the World Health Organization.