Hungary first in EU to approve Chinese Covid vaccine
Last week Hungary also broke ranks with the EU by issuing a provisional licence to Russia s Sputnik V vaccine.
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A promoter talks about the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinopharm subsidiary CNBG during a trade fair in Beijing. (Photo | AP) By AFP
BUDAPEST: Hungary on Friday became the first EU member to approve the Chinese-made Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, a week after it also broke ranks with Brussels by issuing a provisional permit for Russia s Sputnik V jab. Today the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYEI) gave its approval for the Sinopharm vaccine, Chief Medical Officer Cecilia Muller told a briefing.