Indonesia expects halal certificate for experimental Covid-19 vaccine

Workers spray disinfectant over a container containing experimental coronavirus vaccines made by the Chinese company Sinovac (Indonesian Presidential Palace via AP)

Indonesia’s highest Muslim clerical body is expected to issue a halal certification for the experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by China-based firm Sinovac Biotech.

The certification would be a significant step in immunisation efforts in the world’s most populous Muslim country, should the vaccine be approved for use.