Zhang Linqi (R), leading scientist in developing China's first approved COVID-19 antibody drug, talks with China Daily reporter Du Juan in Beijing on Dec 20, 2021. [Photo by Yan Maoqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
Q: When will the new antibody drug hit the market?
We are pushing for the market launch as early as possible. But several procedures are needed.
A treatment guideline must be formulated. The conditions for storage, shipping and production must also be met. This process may take a few days or a few weeks.
It takes about two to three months to finish production after we receive an order. So we are also pushing for a mechanism like pre-purchase or reserve.
China has decided to extend its visa waiver policy to ordinary passport holders from Canada and the United Kingdom starting from Feb 17.
Forty-one new port-of-entry duty-free shops have been established nationwide, with Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport, Xiamen Wutong Passenger Wharf, and Xiamen International Cruise Center included on the list.
