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Switzerland Along With 8 EU Nations Clear Covishield For Travel Pass
Serum Institute of India's Covishield vaccine is cleared for a travel pass in eight EU nations- Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Estonia, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and Switzerland. Amidst issues of Covishield's travel pass clearance, Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute tweeted on June 28, "I have taken this up at the highest levels and hope to resolve this matter soon." In the past, EMA had cleared only four vaccines.
Tags: COVISHIELD, Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, European Union, Switzerland, travel pass
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EU Fails To Recognise India's Covishield Jab In Vaccination Passport
The decision to include the Indian-made Covishield vaccine in the COVID-19 vaccination passport is still uncertain from EU's end. Many Covishield-vaccinated Indians are facing issues traveling to Europe as the EU failed to recognize the vaccine. Raising concerns over not including Covishield, the CEO of Serum Institute (Covishield manufacturer) said, "This will affect students, business travelers, and cause severe disruptions to our economy… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, COVISHIELD, Serum Institute of India, European Union, Vaccination
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Serum Institute Of India Demands Indemnity Against Vaccines' Side Effect
Signifying the "same rules for everyone", SII has demanded for indemnity protection against liabilities from government. Reportedly, Pfizer and Moderna's vaccine makers have introduced indemnity as a condition to provide vaccines to India. Examining the legal protection permitted in other countries, Health Ministry acclaimed "there is no problem" to grant indemnity in India. "We are examining... interest of people and on merits," said… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Covid-19 Vaccination, Serum Institute of India, Pfizer, Moderna
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Serum Institute Seeks Govt Nod To Manufacture Sputnik V In India
Indigenous vaccine-maker Serum Institute of India on June 2 requested the DCGI to grant approval for manufacturing of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in India. The company has also applied for conducting clinical trials of the vaccine. While six Indian companies are already in an agreement to manufacture the vaccine, SII will be the seventh one to join the league. Currently, Dr Reddy's Laboratories is manufacturing Sputnik V in India.
Tags: Sputnik V, Serum Institute of India, DCGI, Covid-19, Coronavirus Vaccines
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Nepal Seeks International Help Over Vaccine Delays Promised By India
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli lamented that India did not fulfill their promise of giving enough vaccines. Reportedly, Nepal was promised to receive one-million doses of COVID vaccines to administer second jab to its citizens. Requesting help from China, US and other countries, Oli said unless timely second dose is given, the first dose will be meaningless. Notably, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka also sought vaccines from the Serum Institute.
Tags: Nepal KP Sharma Oli, Serum Institute of India, Coronavirus Vaccines, MEA, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka
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Maha Govt Asks Serum Institute CEO To File Complaint Against Threats
The Maharashtra government urged the Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on May 3 to lodge a police complaint against the 'pressure and aggression' that he received through alleged threats. While the state government also assured an in-depth probe into the matter, the Maharashtra Congress representatives also assured of complete protection to Poonawalla. Reportedly, Poonawalla and his family soon fled to the UK to escape the COVID-19… read-more
Tags: Adar Poonawalla, Serum Institute of India, Maharashtra Government, Security threat
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Vaccine Dearth: K'taka Urges 18+ Folks Not To Flock Vaccine Centres On May 1
Owing to the limited vaccine stocks in the state, Karnataka government on April 30 urged people of in 18-44 age group not to gather at vaccination centers on May 1. State health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar also assured that the state will soon receive their order of one crore vaccines from the Serum Institute of India. The government will alert the public once vaccines are available, he added.
Tags: Dr. K Sudhakar, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Vaccines, Serum Institute of India
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Bombay HC Rejects PIL Seeking Uniform Price For Indian COVID Vaccines
The Bombay High Court on April 29 refused to hear a PIL seeking an order to the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech to fix the price of vaccines at Rs 150 plus GST per dose. Instead, the HC suggested to consult the Supreme Court citing the issue as a pan-Indian. The PIL was filed by a Mumbai-based advocate Fayaz Khan and three other law students.
Tags: Bombay High Court, Supreme Court, Serum Institute of India, Bharat biotech
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DCGI Allows Usage Of Covishield Vaccine For 9 Months From Manufacture
Drug Controller General of India on March 31 extended the usage time limit of Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine Covishield. The vaccine earlier permitted usage for six months after the date of manufacture, can now be used for nine months from its manufacturing date. Writing to the Serum Institute of India, the DCGI stated that all details about the stock should be submitted to DCGI's office and Central Drugs Authority.
Tags: COVISHIELD, Serum Institute of India, Coronavirus Vaccines, DCGI
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India To Supply 45 Mn COVID Vaccines To Pakistan Under GAVI Alliance
Pakistan will receive 45 million doses of 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines under the United GAVI alliance. Confirming about the aid, the Federal Secretary National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Aamir Ashraf Khawaja said the alliance that helped vaccinate children against deadly diseases, will support Pakistan against this pandemic too. Moreover, out of the total consignment of 45 million doses from the Serum Institute of India… read-more
Tags: Pakistan, Covid Vaccine, Gavi Alliance, covid 19, Serum Institute of India
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