Indonesia: Big Boost To Covid-19 Vaccination Plan With Highest Islamic Clerical Body Issuing Halal Certification For Chinese Vaccine
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Indonesiaâs highest Muslim clerical body is expected to issue a halal certification for the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by China-based Sinovac Biotech,
APreported citing official sources aware of the development.
The Halal certification by Islamic body would be a significant step in bolstering the immunization efforts in the worldâs most populous Muslim-majority country once the use of vaccine is approved.
According to local media reports, Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy said on Monday (Dec 7) that based on the halal requirement, the Indonesian Ulema (MUI) had finished its study on the Sinovac vaccine and would issue a fatwa soon.