Despite reaching out to Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe through a special crisis line, the Chinese official declined the call, leaving Austin's efforts unanswered.
Nevertheless, before the program officially closes, the health body did still "strongly encourage everyone who is currently eligible for a first booster and is yet to come forward" and receive one.
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during the Bills' Jan. 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, people all over the world bowed their heads in solemn prayer for his life and health.
