A planeload of Chinese mine workers have been barred from entering Papua New Guinea, over concerns they had been subjected to an unapproved Covid-19 vaccination trial before they left. Manning said the PNG government had been given no information on the trial, and banned the flight from entering the country. Manning has written to the Chinese ambassador in Port Moresby and to Ramu Nickel, seeking clarification on the vaccination trial. There is no recognised vaccine for Covid-19, however a number of Chinese companies are part of the global race to develop one. Eight of the 21 vaccines identified by the World Health Organisation as currently undergoing clinical trials are being developed by Chinese companies.

Source: The Guardian August 21, 2020 01:03 UTC