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TopicZyCov-D

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

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.

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

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

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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