Taiwan starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca
Premier Su Tseng-chang and health minister Chen Shih-chung sat for jabs at a Taipei hospital
TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan kicked off its coronavirus inoculation drive Monday with two top officials getting AstraZeneca shots in a bid to boost public confidence in a vaccine that has had a troubled rollout.
Premier Su Tseng-chang and health minister Chen Shih-chung sat for jabs at a Taipei hospital after local authorities cleared the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giants vaccine for use.
"I am not feeling any pain at the spot or any soreness... I hope everyone can feel at ease after seeing my condition," said Su, 73, in footage televised live.
