Walvax Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. (300142.SZ) has officially announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yuxi Walvax Biotechnology Co., Ltd., received the "COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine" Drug Registration Certificate from the National Medical Products Administration on September 10, 2026.
Leveraging its mRNA platform technology, the company is positioned to continuously update and iterate new vaccines targeting prevalent strains as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) or China's disease control authorities. The newly approved vaccine is designed for use in individuals aged 18 years and above to prevent COVID-19.
This latest approval marks the third-generation COVID-19 mRNA vaccine developed by the company through iterative advancements in its mRNA platform. Since 2020, Walvax Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. has significantly increased its investment in mRNA technology, successfully establishing a leading domestic mRNA technology and industrialization platform. This initiative not only introduces a novel technical route for developing preventive vaccines but also creates a robust foundation for future therapeutic advancements, including tumor vaccines, protein replacement drugs, and In Vivo CAR-T therapies.
Building on its mRNA technology platform, the company has also obtained clinical trial approvals for its respiratory syncytial virus mRNA vaccine and freeze-dried shingles mRNA vaccine. Meanwhile, other therapeutic mRNA drugs are currently advancing through pre-clinical research stages.