ZyCoV-D is the world’s first plasmid (small rings of DNA) DNA vaccine. It uses a section of genetic material (DNA) from the virus.
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India’s Cipla gets approval to import Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission to Cipla to import Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in the country.
Read More India’s Cipla gets approval to import Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccineIndia’s Vaccination and Vaccine Update
On June 21st, India made its vaccination program free for all citizens. India’s vaccine, Covaxin, released the results of its third phase trials.
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India became the second fastest country to give more than 1 crore (10 million) doses of COVID-19 vaccination in a span of 34 days.
Read More India’s Covid-19 Vaccination Program UpdateIndia-made vaccines sent to neighbouring countries
Under its major initiative “Vaccine Maîtri”, India has started to send Indian-manufactured vaccines to neighbouring and key partner countries.
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India started supplying vaccines to neighboring countries Bangladesh and Nepal from 20th January 2021 under grant assistance.
Read More Supply of Indian manufactured vaccines to neighbouring and key partner countriesVaccination drive of India – Started Now
The first phase of vaccination against COVID -19 has started in India on January 16, 2020. It will cover estimated 3 crore healthcare workers and front-line workers first.
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Two Indian companies – Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech, are getting ready to supply vaccines to India.
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