Covaxin.

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Brazil Temporarily Suspends Covaxin's Orders From Bharat Biotech

The Brazilian government temporarily suspended the contract of 20 million Covaxin doses to be supplied by Bharat Biotech on June 30. "As of 29th June 2021, Bharat Biotech has not received any advance payments nor supplied any vaccines to MOH Brazil,” said the company. The contract landed under controversy after the Brazilian Attorney General reportedly initiated a probe into the deal, the suspension is said… read-more

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 09:10 AM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Covaxin, Brazilian President, Attorney General, Bharat biotech

Courtesy: Deccan Herald

Luis Miranda at the Senate Commission Probe

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"There Is Nothing Wrong With Covaxin Contract," Says Brazil President

In order to give testimony over the issue of Brazil’s vaccine deal with India’s Bharat Biotech, Luis Miranda, a Brazilian Congressman appears in a bulletproof vest at the Senate Commission on June 25. Opposing the claim President Jair Bolsonaro stated, “There is nothing wrong with the Covaxin contract, there is no overpricing.” However, the death rate due to COVID-19 have jumped to 40% in Africa.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 - 05:46 PM / by Ashutosh Kumar Mishra

Tags: Covid-19, Covaxin, Bharat biotech, Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro

Courtesy: NDTV

Bolsonaro Claims Covid-19 Vaccine Turn People Into Crocodiles

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Brazil: Bolsonaro Says Pfizer Vaccine To Turn People Into Crocodiles

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro incredulously stated that the 'Pfizer-BioNTech' vaccine could turn people into crocodiles or bearded ladies. "In the Pfizer contract, it's very clear: 'we're not responsible for any side effects. It's your problem," he said. However, the country's Supreme Court has stated that although vaccine is mandatory, nobody will be forced to take it. The vaccine is still in the final phase of testing in Brazil. 

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 - 01:41 PM / by Archita chakraborty

Tags: Pfizer-BioNTech, Coronavirus Vaccines, Brazilian President

Courtesy: NDTV

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

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There Really Was A Lot Of Fraud: Brazil President On US Presidential Polls

Expressing his doubts over the US presidential election, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, said that he would wait to recognise the President-elect Joe Biden as the POTUS. Supporting Donald Trump’s claim over the irregularities, Bolsonaro has added that, ".. there really was a lot of fraud.." While casting his vote for local elections, the right-wing leader has expressed his views on switching back to paper ballot system for 2022… read-more

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - 12:04 PM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Brazilian President, Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, Donald Trump, Joe BIden, US Presidential Election

Courtesy: New Indian Express

President of Brazil

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Brazil Cancels the Import of COVID-19 Vaccine From China; Will Not be Anyone's Guinea Pig

Reacting to the Brazilian President's remark about 'guinea pig', China defensively responded by stating that "China's vaccine R&D leads the world." Eduardo Pazuello, the Health Minister of Brazil had proposed to buy 46M doses from China of its potential COVID Vaccine. However, President Jair Bolsonara canceled the import saying, "the Brazilian people will not be anyone's guinea pig". Brazil remains the third worst-hit country from COVID-… read-more

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 - 11:20 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Brazilian President, Brazil, China, Covid Vaccine