China has administered over 10 million COVID-19 vaccine shots since December 15 last year, Wang Bin, an official with the National Health Commission told a press conference on Wednesday.

On December 15, 2020, China officially launched a vaccination program targeting several key groups including those engaged in the handling of imported cold-chain products, customs officers, medical workers, and people working in public transport and fresh produce markets.

Wang said China will expand the vaccination program to cover more groups, including people older than 60. Currently, the country has advised jabs for people aged 18 to 59.