Centre Caps Covishield At Rs 780, Covaxin At Rs 1,410 For Pvt Hospitals

The Centre on June 8 announced the revised prices of COVID-19 vaccines for private hospitals. A shot of Covishield will now cost Rs 780, and Russia's Sputnik will be available at Rs 1,145. Besides, Covaxin will cost the highest with Rs 1,410 per dose. The prices are including of 5% GST as well. The government has also allowed the vaccine manufacturers to directly sell the doses to private hospitals.