SII Announces Compensation Of Rs 25 Lakh To Families Of Deceased

Pune-based the Serum Institute of India has announced a Rs 25-lakh compensation to the families of five deceased who lost their lives in the fire outbreak on January 21. Expressing his grief, SII CEO Adar Poonawalla said, "Extremely sorrowful day for all of us". Reportedly, four other people were evacuated from the SII's Manjari premises . Meanwhile, the SII and Maharashtra CM Uddav Thackary have assured that the accident will not affect COVID-19 vaccine production.