(Source: China Daily)

Over 1.6b vaccine doses given in China

By Wang Xiaoyu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-07-29 16:34

A resident receives COVID-19 vaccination in Beijing, July 21, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]

China has administered more than 1.6 billion doses of novel coronavirus vaccines as of Wednesday, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.

The country delivered nearly 18 million doses on Thursday, bringing the total number of doses given to more than 1.6 billion, according to data from the commission.