BEIJING: China has administered more than 9 million doses of self-developed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines. A senior health official announced this at a press conference on Saturday.

China officially launched the Covid-19 vaccination program on December 15, 2020 for the winter-spring period targeting several key groups, including those engaged in handling imported cold-chain products, customs officers, medical workers, and people working in public transport and fresh markets.

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