The WHO Independent Panel of Experts recommends the use of Sinovac vaccine for people over 18 years of age. The evaluation data show that this vaccine is effective in protection in the elderly. Sinovac is the second Chinese vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use. (Photo: Reuters) WHO’s decision was made based on a review of the latest clinical data on the safety and efficacy of Sinovac’s vaccine as well as the company’s manufacturing practices. On May 5, the WHO technical advisory group met, reviewed and evaluated the Sinovac vaccine. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that Sinovac vaccine is safe and effective, emphasizing that it does not require a high level of vaccine preservation, suitable for low-income countries. “Now it’s important to get these life-saving tools quickly into the hands of those who need them.” , the head of WHO said. Sinovac is the second Chinese vaccine approved by WHO for emergency use. On May 7, the Sinopharm vaccine became the first vaccine not from a Western pharmaceutical company to be approved by the WHO. Meanwhile, China’s third vaccine, manufactured by CanSino Biologics, has also submitted clinical trial data. However, WHO has not yet scheduled an assessment. As of the end of May, Sinovac pharmaceutical company has supplied more than 600 million doses inside and outside China, of which more than 430 million doses have been used.

In the statement, the WHO’s independent expert panel recommended that Sinovac be given to adults over 18 years of age, with a second dose initiated every 2-4 weeks. There is no age limit for this vaccine, as data shows it is likely to protect older adults. This is the second Chinese vaccine approved by the WHO for emergency use – after the Sinopharm vaccine approved in early May. Covid-19 vaccine box manufactured by Sinovac pharmaceutical company. Photo: Anadolu Agency. A third Chinese vaccine, manufactured by CanSino Biologics, has submitted clinical trial data, but WHO has not scheduled a review. Sinovac said it had delivered more than 600 million doses of the vaccine at home and abroad as of the end of May, of which more than 430 million had been administered. In addition, China has deployed hundreds of millions of doses of its own vaccines – including Sinopharm and Sinovac – to many countries, especially in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Many of these countries have difficulty finding a vaccine developed by the West.

Students in South Korea have returned to normal school with splash shields. (Photo: AP) However, the FDA also emphasized that each country’s approach may vary, so it does not recommend any approach to the United States to deal with new infectious diseases that will emerge. The above report introduces Korea’s approach to the COVID-19 epidemic, based on lessons learned from the Middle East Acute Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak in 2015, detailing the Korea’s efforts to deal with infectious diseases. The report indicates that the Seoul Government has invested heavily in the commercial use of infectious disease diagnostic technology, which has helped Korean private enterprises develop and rapidly produce testing equipment. In addition, South Korea followed the US, applying an “emergency use authorization” (EUA) regime for COVID-19 diagnosis. The Korean justice agency has revised the law, so that the authorities have the right to collect information about patients and people suspected of having infectious diseases in critical situations. Along with that, measures such as mandatory wearing of masks, social distancing, stopping some business activities, and effective exchange strategies, have helped South Korea contain the wave of COVID-19 spread. On the other hand, according to the ranking of resilience from the COVID-19 epidemic (Covid Resilience Ranking) published by Bloomberg (USA) every month, South Korea ranked 5th out of 53 assessed countries, an increase of one place compared to the previous year. with April. Korea’s highest ranking was 4th in November last year.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai congratulates the new Chief Executive Officer Doan Hong Phong. Photo: PH

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai congratulated Mr. Doan Hong Phong, who was assigned by the Central Executive Committee, approved by the National Assembly and the President signed the decision to assign the tasks of General Thanh. Government inspection (TTCP).

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said that in recent years, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Inspectorate have made important contributions to the performance of the functions and duties of the tasks and requests made by the Party, National Assembly and Government assigned. In a recent meeting of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister attended and had very good assessments of the achievements of the Government Office, positively contributing to the achievement of 75 years of construction and growth of Thanh industry. investigation.

Such results are thanks to the leadership and direction of the Party, the National Assembly, the Government and the support and assistance of the local authorities, especially the great efforts of all officials in the Prime Ministerial Center. as well as the entire inspection industry. These are the praiseworthy achievements and achievements, actively contributing to the reorganization of the State management, the protection of the Party, the protection of the government, and the protection of the legitimate rights of the people.

“I returned to accept the assignment since October 2017, less than 4 years in time, the job was still very new at first, but with the care of the superiors, the help and support of the Party Affairs Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. especially the leaders of the Department, departments, units and all officials and civil servants of the Government Center and the Inspectorate during the time I undertook the task followed the tradition of the industry, and the comrades basically completed. some key urgent tasks assigned by the Party, the Government and the National Assembly ”, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai affirmed.

The new Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai and the new Prime Minister sign the minutes at the handover ceremony. Photo: PH

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai also noted that a number of key tasks in the coming time to be implemented by the PMU is to continue focusing on building legal policies in general, in particular. pay attention to the activities of the Government Center and the Inspection sector as soon as completing the Draft Project on amending and supplementing the Law on Inspection to submit to the National Assembly; pay attention to training human resources to meet the requirements of assigned tasks, especially strengthen discipline when on duty; continue to speed up the implementation of approved inspections in 2021, especially pay attention to handling and resolving complex inspections, ensuring progress, efficiency and great pervasiveness , meet the mission requirements in the new situation.

At the same time, it is suggested to pay attention to the construction of facilities, income and life of officials and employees of the Inspection service in general and the Prime Minister’s Office in particular.

“I hope that with the tradition, affection, solidarity, the collective of the Party’s Civil Affairs Committee, the leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam and all cadres, civil servants and public employees continue to try to fulfill well the tasks assigned by the Party and State” , Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai emphasized.

The new Chief Executive Officer, Doan Hong Phong, gave a speech to accept the mission.

Speaking of accepting the task, Member of the Party Central Committee, General Director of the Communist Party of Hong Phong congratulated Mr. Le Minh Khai, Secretary of the Party Central Committee assigned by the Party, the National Assembly approved the position of Deputy Prime Minister.

At the same time, we pledge to bring our best with the spirit of “face to face, carefree”, together with the leaders of the PRC to unite, unify and overcome difficulties; inherit and promote great achievements that the Inspectorate has achieved through the period. Determined to strive to successfully complete the tasks assigned by the Party, State, Government and people.

The New Inspector General also suggested that all officials, civil servants and employees of the Central Government Office in particular and the entire inspection sector in general continue to innovate, act with drastic, comprehensive, synchronous and effective spirit. Raising the spirit of dare to think, dare to do, dare to take responsibility; constantly study, practice, improve public duties and ethical qualities; overcoming all difficulties and challenges, striving to complete well the assigned tasks.