(ECNS) -- The vaccination rate in China has exceeded 87 percent as of the end of February, Xiang Dong, deputy director of State Council Research Office, said in Beijing on Saturday.
China's State Council Information Office holds a press conference explaining the Report on the Work of the Government, March 5, 2022. (Photo from Xinhua)
The next aim is to keep strengthening vaccination to further boost the immunological effect, according to Xiang.
In addition, more research on COVID-19 variants should be conducted to enhance the adaptability of vaccines and develop effective drugs, Xiang added.