The country's top drug regulator has cleared a mpox vaccine developed by Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm for clinical trial on Monday, which could be the nation's first experimental dose to battle the deadly disease, according to the company.
Yiwu has enrolled 7,979 foreign nationals in basic medical and maternity insurance, the highest number in Zhejiang province.
During a news briefing held on Saturday, some medical experts answered frequently asked questions about respiratory illnesses during winter and better explained the importance of getting vaccinated and adhering to a healthy lifestyle.
Health commission stresses improved monitoring as respiratory illnesses spread
Starting from April 29, airlines will no longer check COVID test reports of inbound passengers taken before boarding, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
The guidelines from the joint COVID-19 prevention and control mechanism of the State Council aim to clarify situations and circumstances where people should, can choose to, or may choose not to wear face masks.
Although there isn't enough evidence now to support delivering COVID-19 booster shots to the general public, China is studying whether it is necessary to give additional doses to vulnerable groups and high-risk workers in order to boost immunity, health experts said.
The Jinhua People's Hospital – located in Jinhua city in East China's Zhejiang province – was established in 1942 and it is now a comprehensive hospital integrating medical treatment, prevention, scientific research, teaching and rehabilitation.
