The study, led by the University of Birmingham in collaboration with Public Health England, found that extending the 2nd dose interval to 12 weeks increases antibody response 3.5-fold.
Canada's decision comes ahead of a similar clearance that is expected soon from regulators in the US. The vaccine was initially approved in December 2020 for those 16 and older.
Pfizer is aware that access to vaccines is critical. Unfortunately, our vaccine is not registered in India although our application was submitted months ago, the CEO added.
Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla said the six months of data shows ‘extremely, extremely high’ protection from Covid-19, noting that protection still ‘goes down by time.’
CSIR has been in talks with Moderna for around 6 months but the company hasn't shown much interest. Pfizer will reassess Modi govt's latest stance on indemnifying vaccine makers.
According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.
Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.
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