Covid vaccine clinical trial yet to start in India

July 09, 2020 17:40

Ministry of Health media briefing on Covid: The World Health Organization has also not provided any standard definition of the localised outbreak and community transmission. They have given its member states the right to report after assessing the local conditions.

On why the August 15 deadline for the vaccine, and why has it been expedited, the health ministry said, "Please don't read something which is not there in DG-ICMR's letter. Letter's intent is only to expedite duly approved clinical trials without compromising on safety and security concerns."

On whether the virus is airborne: "It is a dynamic and evolving situation; we are keeping abreast with the information coming from WHO headquarters on this aspect.

On the vaccine: Bharat Biotech & Cadila Healthcare are developing vaccines. Both vaccines completed animal toxicity studies after approval. DCGI has permitted these 2 vaccines to go in for phase 1 & 2 clinical trials. Trials yet to begin. Hope it begins soon.

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