Countries reluctant to use Chinese Covid-19 vaccines as safety queries linger

Countries have become reluctant to use Covid-19 vaccines manufactured by Chinese firms with others considering other vaccines from other countries after those who took the jab developed side effects and others contracting the virus.

In February 2020, Erny Kusuma Sukma Dewi, a nurse from Indonesia died after use vaccines from China over their safety and efficacy. According to the National Union of Indonesian Nurses, Dewi contracted Covid-19 soon after she was administered with a Chinese vaccine and developed fever, difficulty breathing and cough before she succumbed. The sudden death of Dewi moved many, bringing her a number of condolences including from the Indonesian government.