COLOMBO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) on Friday approved China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the country.
Accordingly, all COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) can now be used in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Channa Jayasumana said.
Local media reports said that on June 1, the WHO validated the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies, and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing. Enditem
