Premier Li Keqiang decided to fire or demote officials involved in the vaccine scandal in Jinan City, east China's Shandong Province after hearing the reports on the investigation into the case at a meeting of the State Council.

The 357 officials involved are from the national health commission, the State Food and Drug Administration, and 17 provincial and city governments.

Experts hail the premier's decision, affirming that the decision will help restore the public's confidence in vaccines.

Experts say the decision both ensures the solemnity and thoroughness of the investigation and reassures the public.

The broad coverage of the punishment also demolishes the mentality of some officials that the law will not be enforced if the case involves lots of people.

Experts point out that the decision made by the State Council also deals with the vaccine scandal from the root causes by revising regulations on the distribution and inoculation of vaccines.