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SINOVAC Omicron-specific vaccine approved for clinical trial in Hong Kong
April 14, 2022, Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (“SINOVAC”) announced that its inactivated COVID-19 vaccine (Omicron strain) has been approved for clinical trial in Hong Kong, China.
SINOVAC continuously carried out the development of COVID-19 vaccines targeting the Gamma and Delta strains during 2021. When the Omicron variant was first reported to WHO on November 24, SINOVAC quickly obtained the strain by early December, actively promoted development and preclinical research that has demonstrated the vaccine is safe and effective in animals.
In February 2022, SINOVAC began submitting clinical applications for its Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine to countries and regions globally. The clinical approval in Hong Kong is the first for the SINOVAC Omicron strain inactivated vaccine. SINOVAC will continue its extensive cooperation with global partners to promote research on its vaccine based on the original COVID-19 strain against emerging variants, as well as clinical research on sequential immunization of new variant strain vaccines, to evaluate their safety and effectiveness.
About SINOVAC
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (SINOVAC) is a China-based global biopharmaceutical company, with a mission of "supply vaccines to eliminate human diseases", the company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines and related biological products that protect against human infectious diseases.
The company's diversified portfolio includes vaccines for influenza, viral hepatitis, varicella, Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD), poliomyelitis, pneumococcal disease, etc., of which 3 vaccines have been prequalified by WHO, including inactivated hepatitis A vaccine Healive®, Sabin-strain inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV), and varicella vaccine.
SINOVAC has a leading edge in developing vaccines to combat infectious disease outbreaks and was among the first to initiate R&D during major public health emergencies, including SARS, H5N1, H1N1, and COVID-19. The company developed the world's first inactivated SARS vaccine (Phase I completed), China's first H5N1 influenza vaccine (Paneflu®), the world's first H1N1 influenza vaccine (Panflu.1®), and CoronaVac®, the most widely used inactivated COVID-19 vaccine globally.
Beyond its marketed portfolio, the company is advancing a robust pipeline that includes combination vaccines,recombinant protein vaccines and next-generation platforms such as mRNA technologies and antibodies.
With a long-standing commitment to innovation and global health, SINOVAC is expanding its global footprint by strengthening partnerships with research institutions, international organizations, and local partners. Through broader market presence, technological cooperation, and localized production, the company aims to accelerate vaccine development and supply, enhance regional access to high-quality products, and better address unmet medical needs while improving preparedness for future pandemics.
For more information, please see the Company’s website at www.sinovac.com.