Egypt, China discuss cooperation in producing coronavirus vaccine

Egypt, China discuss cooperation in producing coronavirus vaccine

Minister of Health Hala Zayed on Tuesday received Chinese Ambassador here Liao Liqiang.


The two sides discussed clinical tests for the third phase of coronavirus vaccine now taking place in Egypt, said Health Ministry Spokesman Khaled Megahed.

The meeting took up the results of Egyptian-Chinese cooperation in producing the vaccine after proving its validity, added the spokesman.

The minister confirmed that the vaccine will be available for all Egyptians according to directives by the World Health Organization, said the spokesman.

The Chinese ambassador lauded efforts by the Egyptian Health Ministry for confronting the virus, added the spokesman.

 

Source: Egypt Independent


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