Coronavirus Update: India Approves Multiple New Vaccines

Plus, Wins And Losses For China Drug Developers

India has issued emergency approvals for a number of new vaccines and extended eligible age groups for others, while developers of potential drug therapies in China see both gains and setbacks. 

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India Approves Multiple New COVID-19 Vaccines • Source: Alamy

As widely expected, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted approval for restricted use in an emergency situation to COVID-19 vaccine Covovax, Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.’s version of partner Novavax, Inc.’s Nuvaxovid.

The approval is for use in those 18 years and above with the vaccine to be administered in two doses...

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