Experts question move to order 13m doses of Sinovac amidst efficacy concerns By Kumudini Hettiarachchi View(s): View(s):There are growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s moves to order 13 million doses of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine with serious doubts emerging in some other countries of its effectiveness against the Delta (Indian) variant. In a letter signed by its Chairman V. Nadarajah, Kelun Lifesciences states that it’s a “key condition” of Sinovac Lifesciences for a guaranteed purchase quantity, the minimum purchase order being 13mn vaccine doses. On June 13, Kelun Lifesciences writes that payment for the first 3mn doses will have to be made in advance. Documents handed over says company Kelun Lifesciences (Pvt.) The Chairman of Kelun Lifesciences, V. Nadarajah, said on Friday that he met State Minister Dr. Channa Jayasumana and Secretary Dr. R.M.S.K.

Source: Sunday Times June 27, 2021 00:33 UTC