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VIRUS OUTBREAK

Access to Sinovac shot welcomed by frequent travellers to China

Singapore's Health Ministry says it will not subsidise vaccines administered under the Special Access Route

Sharon See
Janice Heng

Sharon See &

Janice Heng

Published Wed, Jun 2, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SOME frequent business travellers to China have been waiting for months for the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to be approved for use here, as taking it would make it easier for them to enter China again in future.

    With the Singapore government's recent announcement that it is opening up access to certain alternative vaccines via private healthcare providers, these travellers may now get a shot.

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