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# Sinovac’s Covid-19 shot approved for use in South Africa

> (Bloomberg) --Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s Coronavac Covid-19 vaccine has been registered for use in South Africa, the national health products regulator said.

By Bloomberg · Published 27 June 2022, 14:05 SAST

## Content

The vaccine has a shelf-life of two years when stored between 2 and 8 degrees celsius, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority said in a statement on Friday.

By Antony Sguazzin
Jun 24, 2022, 3:37 PM - Updated on Jun 24, 2022, 3:37 PM
Word Count: 50

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