According to officials, the decision to conduct the human clinical trials was taken after Dr Reddy's Laboratories got approval from the Drugs Controller General of India.
Massive demand and ultra-cold temperatures needed to store vaccines present an unprecedented logistical challenge, but these companies think they’re in good shape to tackle it.
Halt comes after Sinovac became the focus of an escalating feud in Brazil, when President Bolsonaro last month stepped up criticism saying China lacked credibility.
The government is also in talks with private companies for use of their cold storage facilities, said Carlito Galvez, chief implementer of policies to stem Covid outbreak.
There are five companies in the final stages of study for a coronavirus vaccine, with Pfizer and Moderna having fully enrolled their trials, US top infectious-disease doctor said.
Modi govt estimates an all-in cost of about Rs 440-515 to vaccinate a person & the Rs 50,000 crore provisioned so far is for the current financial year.
The 2% Covid fatality rate lends weight to Hong Kong's approach as Prof. Yuen Kwok-Yung says they admit 'any patients, even without much symptoms, into the hospital for isolation'.
Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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