In my country the media generally ignores the existence of non-western vaccines and if they have to mention them they do it like they are risky sub-standard stuff for poor countries that cannot afford the high quality western stuff.
Meanwhile the authorities have scrapped the Astra-Zeneca vaccine completely due to fear of blood clots and usage of the J&J vaccine is on hold due to similar concerns. Supplies of Pfizer vaccines are scarce so the entire vaccination programme has been set back for months.
In my country the media generally ignores the existence of non-western vaccines and if they have to mention them they do it like they are risky sub-standard stuff for poor countries that cannot afford the high quality western stuff.
Meanwhile the authorities have scrapped the Astra-Zeneca vaccine completely due to fear of blood clots and usage of the J&J vaccine is on hold due to similar concerns. Supplies of Pfizer vaccines are scarce so the entire vaccination programme has been set back for months.