Updated On: 01 June, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Beijing | PTI
On May 7, WHO granted conditional approval to China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, which helped Beijing to step up its vaccine diplomacy amid the virus surge

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday that it has approved China's second Covid-19 vaccine 'Sinovac' for emergency use listing.
"WHO today validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing," the UN health agency said in a statement.