WHO Suspends UN Supply Of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Covaxin'

The WHO suspended the supply of Covaxin, an India-made (Bharat Biotech) Covid-19 vaccine through UN agencies. The decision was taken to allow the manufacturer to upgrade facilities and address deficiencies found in an inspection. In a statement, the organization pointed out that the company needs facility upgrade, "For the coming period the company will focus on pending facility maintenance, process, and facility optimization activities," Bharat Biotech said in the statement.