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Topic: ZyCov-D

The ZyCoV-D mystery: 3 months after arrival in Bihar, not a single Covid vaccine shot given

Abantika Ghosh -
Covid vaccine developed by Zydus Lifesciences was approved for use in those aged 12 and above in September 2021. Centre ordered 1 crore doses last year & delivery began in February.

DNA-based, needle-free Covid vaccine ZyCoV-D 67% effective in Phase 3 trial, Lancet study finds

Mohana Basu -
Vaccine ZyCoV-D contains a small DNA molecule that can replicate independently; it does not need a SARS-CoV-2 virus strain.

5 months after nod, ZyCov-D set for rollout in 7 states. Bihar starts getting 1st set of shots

Abantika Ghosh -
It will be used in six other states too. Corbevax of Biological E is also expected to start coming in this month. No decision so far on the government procuring Covovax.

Govt says no Covaxin supply issue: 5 cr doses with states, 10 cr more coming in next 2 months

Abantika Ghosh -
Only Covaxin will be used for vaccinating an estimated 7.4 crore 15-18-year-olds, so finding a slot for the first shot of the indigenous vaccine could get more difficult.

ZyCov-D supplies to begin soon but may not be part of national vaccine programme right away

Abantika Ghosh -
With Omicron on the prowl and decision pending on vaccinating children, government may wait before using the one crore doses of ZyCoV-D, the only vaccine licensed for use in minors

Modi govt drives hard bargain, ZyCov-D vaccine could cost Rs 275/dose or even less

Abantika Ghosh -
The world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid manufactured by Gujarat-based Zydus Cadila is delivered using a special applicator costing Rs 30,000.

Vaccine makers upset over ‘differential pricing’ for ZyCov-D, and lack of clarity on exports

Abantika Ghosh -
ZyCov-D has reportedly been priced by the company at Rs 1,900 for three doses while the others cost between Rs 205-215 per dose.

6 shots per patient, Rs 30,000 applicator gun complicate govt talks for ZyCov-D vaccine

Abantika Ghosh -
World's first DNA vaccine, ZyCov-D is a 3-dose vaccine (administered in 2 injections each time) which requires a special needle-free applicator.

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Defence

In a first, Indian small arms maker to bid for UK Project Grayburn to replace British Army’s SA80 rifles

Vaibhav Pant -
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National Interest

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