Updated Dec 20, 2020 | 23:44 IST
Presently, three COVID-19 vaccine candidates – Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India (SII) and Pfizer, are under active consideration of Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), country’s drug regulator. Representational Image  |  Photo Credit: PTI
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The health ministry recently said that the vaccination against the coronavirus disease is voluntary
The ministry said vaccines will be introduced in the country only after the regulatory bodies clear it
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, on Sunday, said that the first dose of COVID-19 could be administered to the people of the country in January.
“India is not less than any country when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine and research. Our first priority has been the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. We do not want any comprise on that. Our regulators are analysing them with seriousness, Vardhan was quoted as saying by ANI.
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