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China: Why is the vaccine uptake so low?

People in China are taking to the streets to protest about the ongoing strict lockdowns in the country.

People in China are taking to the streets to protest about the ongoing strict lockdowns in the country. The government is trying to contain a surge in covid infections.

Today the government has said it wants to increase vaccinations for the elderly. Only 56% of the over 60s in China - and just a fifth of over 80s - have had three doses of vaccine.

(Picture: BEIJING, CHINA -NOVEMBER 28: Protesters shout slogans during a protest against Chinas strict zero COVID measures on November 28, 2022 in Beijing, China. Picture credit: Getty Images).

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