Taiwan's self-made high-end vaccine announced the success of blindness at a press conference yesterday, claiming that the results of the phase II clinical trial were good and would apply to the DPP authority "Food and Drug Administration" for emergency use authorization (EUA). In response to the outside world's doubts about Taiwan-made vaccines, DPP "legislator" Lin Junxian asked Chen Shizhong, the head of the health authority, "whether there will be a crisis of confidence" during the questioning of the legislature. Chen Shizhong responded by claiming that he believed that scientific data could speak, and he felt that there was no need for too much speculation and position criticism of this matter. As for when the third-level vigilance will be lifted, Chen Shizhong said that the current situation has not become relatively bad, but there are no such conditions at present.
A joint meeting of six "committees" including the Provisional Session of the Legislative Organs of the Taiwan Authorities today reviewed the letter from the executive organ requesting consideration of the "Third Supplementary Budget for the Prevention and Treatment of Serious Special Infectious Pneumonia and the Relief and Revitalization of the Special Budget." When questioned by DPP "legislator" Lin Junxian, he asked whether it is expected that in August, Taiwan will have 10 million doses of vaccines, of which about 1 million doses will be Taiwanese vaccines. Chen Shizhong said that the goal is this, but he continues to negotiate the purchase of vaccines.
Lin Junxian asked worriedly, will no one choose a Taiwanese vaccine in the end? Chen said that is everyone's choice. Lin Junxian called on the outside world to question the Taiwan vaccine, the health authorities should widely explain, how effective the Taiwan vaccine is on the new crown pneumonia, should build confidence, otherwise it will not be beaten.
Lin Junxian said that some "legislators" asked whether Taiwan-made vaccines may not be able to obtain international certification, and Chen Shizhong frankly said that it is possible, but he said that Taiwan-made vaccines may also get international certification, "We are working hard."
Lin Junxian is worried that if everyone does not choose a Taiwan-made vaccine, the longer the vaccine will be delayed, and Chen Shizhong frankly said that the longer the delay in the vaccination will be to prevent the epidemic.
As for when to lift the third-level vigilance, Chen Shizhong said that there is no such condition at present, which is lower than the standard for the third-level epidemic situation. Chen Shizhong also said that if the vaccination reaches 60% and the infection is controlled to a certain extent, it can be lifted.
Lin Junxian asked whether it is necessary to wait until at least 60% of the people in October to finish the vaccination. Chen Shizhong said, I do not make such a prediction, although this is an indicator, if the social environment is controlled, it may not have to wait until then. (Lin Jingxian/Editor)