Jabs’ safety was never in question, says BioNTech and Fosun Pharma.
COVID-19 vaccine
Thousands have to wait for their jabs as faulty packaging sets alarm bells ringing; options include using alternative batches or shipping in new doses direct from Germany.
Packaging lids at fault: citizens who have already made appointments told to stand by.
Residents encouraged to complete their inoculations at the earliest possible date, while SSM chief dangles the possibility of overseas travel.
However visas will only be granted to those who have been inoculated with Chinese-made vaccines.
The senior citizen is Macao’s first case of an adverse reaction following vaccination, which officials have been quick to play down.
Vaccination drive widens its net, as health officials make haste to point out nobody in Macao has suffered any serious effects after being inoculated.
Inoculation campaign starts in earnest this week as German vaccine joins the fight; residents urged to discard “wait-and-see” attitude and make an appointment soon.
As more than 25,000 volunteers sign up for free jabs, experts say German vaccines best for under-16s and seniors, Chinese fine for other age groups.