COVID-19: Don’t let the guard down, caution experts

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If caution is thrown to the wind, we could well be laying out an invitation for a second wave, which the country can ill afford. (PTI Photo/File) If there are reasons for India to take comfort in the declining new cases of the COVID-19 virus, there are equal reasons, if not more, for it to … Read more

COVID-19 vaccine: Case now to ramp up supplies at lower prices, says expert

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Almost all the major platforms to make the vaccines are being carried out in India by at least half a dozen leading Indian vaccine companies and many smaller companies. (AP photo) While the rich nations are facing shortages of COVID-19 vaccines despite their aggressive procurement plans and with the hope of getting the bulk of … Read more

Covishield-maker Serum Institute applies to begin trials of its second COVID-19 vaccine Covovax

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Covishield-maker Serum Institute applies to begin trials of its second COVID-19 vaccine Covovax: The announcement comes a day after Novovax Inc said that its Covid-19 vaccine Covovax was 89.3% effective in preventing Covid-19 in a trial conducting in the United Kingdom.(Representational image; Reuters/File Photo) Serum Institute to begin trial of second Covid-19 vaccine: Makers of … Read more

Covid-19 vaccine: Days after war of words, Serum, Bharat Biotech pledge smooth rollout of Coronavirus vaccine

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It is pertinent to note that both Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech have got the go ahead from the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) for the emergency use of their Coronavirus vaccine candidates. Covid-19 vaccine update: A day after Bharat Biotech Chairman Krisha Ella called out Serum Institute chief Adar Poonawala for … Read more