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

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…

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Deliverance 2021: Indian firms up cold storage & vial supplies as govt readies vaccine roll out

In the space for glass vials needed for the vaccines, companies have been expanding capacities and ramping up supplies. (AP image/Representational picture)Deliverance in the new year will come encased in…

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Covid-19 vaccination: Can’t deny chances of an adverse event, states told to be prepared, says health secretary

India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is 1.45 per cent, whereas globally it is 2.26 per cent, Bhushan avered, adding that India's CFR is among the lowest in the world. (Representational…

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