Thailand approved Sinopharm as fifth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

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Dr Paisarn said FDA approved the registration of the COVID-19 vaccine of Sinopharm as the fifth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Thailand. Bio Genetech Co is its importer.

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday registered the COVILO (BIBP) vaccine developed by Sinopharm.

FDA secretary-general Dr Paisarn Dunkum said FDA approved the registration of the COVID-19 vaccine of Sinopharm as the fifth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Thailand. Bio Genetech Co is its importer.



COVILO is an inactivated vaccine produced by Beijing Institute of Biological Product Co. A recipient will receive two jabs that are 28 days apart. The World Health Organization already approved the emergency use of the vaccine. (TNA)