National Health Commission official Zheng Zhongwei said that while manufacturing and transport of vaccines have costs, the government can provide vaccines for free to individuals. China in late December approved its first vaccine for general public use. Three vaccines had already been given to limited groups at high risk of infection, including medical workers, through an emergency-use program. Those vaccinations are also free for individuals, said National Health Commission official Zeng Yixin. China has administered more than 9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, Zeng said.

Source: bd News24 January 09, 2021 08:03 UTC