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Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine gains China nod for emergency use in kids, adolescents

14 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

China has approved Sinovac Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children and adolescents aged 3-17, broadening its national vaccination campaign.
Preliminary Phase I and II clinical trials demonstrated the vaccine's effectiveness in triggering an immune response in younger participants, with most adverse reactions being mild.
Sinovac has also completed trials for a third booster dose, showing a significant increase in antibody levels, though further long-term observation is required.
Other Chinese pharmaceutical companies, including Sinopharm and CanSino Biologics, are also advancing trials or seeking approval for their vaccines in younger age groups.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.