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Topic: ZyCov-D

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zydus Cadila’s Covid vaccine to be administered ‘only to adults as of now’

India's drug regulator cleared ZyCov-D for those aged 12 and above but Union Health Minister said his government does not want to make haste about administering Covid vaccines to children.

Zydus Cadila to supply 1 crore doses of ZyCoV-D vaccine to Modi govt at Rs 265 per jab

The three-dose Covid vaccine was cleared by India’s drug regulator for inoculation of those aged 12 years and above.

Modi govt places purchase order for 1 crore doses of ZyCov-D vaccine

ZyCoV-D is the first needle-free Covid vaccine cleared by India’s drug regulator for inoculation of those aged 12 years and above.

Zydus Cadila agrees to reduce Covid vaccine price but final deal yet to be reached: Sources

New Delhi: Zydus Cadila has agreed to bring down the price of its COVID-19 vaccine to Rs 265 a dose following persistent negotiations by the...

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

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

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