The statement was made following a meeting of the council on September 18.

Earlier, the council asked the producer Nanogen to provide more data on the vaccine’s safety on all volunteers who had been given at least one dose, its generation of immune response, as well as an explanation of serious adverse incidents.

Nanogen's Nano Covax vaccine has entered late-stage trials.

With regards to immunogenicity, the report is updated with data on the immune response to new variants, such as the now prevalent Delta variant.

Based on medical literature data, Nano Covax has an efficacy rate of at least 50% as recommended by the World Health Organisation.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health aims to authorise at least one domestic Covid-19 vaccine in 2021, but the authorisation must be based on scientific and transparent evidence to be considered by the drug licensing council.

As vaccines are products with effect on the entire community, they need to undergo careful and thorough examination in order to evaluate short-term and long-term safety, the stability of the immune response, and especially its protection effectiveness.

11,521 new Covid-19 cases, 212 more deaths reported on Friday

11,521 new Covid-19 cases, 212 more deaths reported on Friday.

Hanoi offers Covid-19 vaccination for foreigners at two select venues

Hanoi is organising a Covid-19 vaccination drive for foreigners residing in the city, according to an announcement from the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Germany hands Vietnam 850,000 Covid vaccine doses

A batch of 852,480 AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses donated by Germany via the Covax initiative arrived in Hanoi on Thursday.

HCMC coastal district to open special tour for frontline Covid workers

The first tour to explore HCMC's coastal district Can Gio amid the pandemic is scheduled to open this Sunday and would only be designated for frontline Covid-19 workers.

Vietnam reports 10,585 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday

Vietnam reports 10,585 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday.

Source: NDO