Poonawalla to begin vaccine production in UK: Report
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Sat, May 1 2021 19:27 IST |
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Serum Institute to commence human trials for corona vaccine by Sept-Oct: Adar Poonawalla. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 1 : In a bid to meet its supply commitments, the Serum Institute of India s (SII) Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla on Friday said that the company is planning to start vaccine production in the UK, the media reported.
While speaking to the Times, the CEO of Pune-based pharmaceutical company said that the company will make an official announcement in the upcoming days. The level of expectation and aggression is really unprecedented. It s overwhelming, Poonawalla told the publication.
Admitting that he is facing immense pressure from "some of the most powerful people in India" demanding supplies of Covishield, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla said on Saturday that the company is also planning to .
Ranchi: Health minister Banna Gupta on Thursday hinted that the proposed vaccination drive for adults between 18-44 years of age in the state may not begin from May 1 owing to the delay in getting vials from the manufacturers.
Addressing a press conference, Gupta said the state had placed orders with the Pune-based Serum Institute of India for 25 lakh doses of Covishield and with the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech for another 25 lakh doses of Covaxin for beginning the drive.
“Both the companies told us that the Centre has placed advanced orders for 12 crore doses (10 crore of them from Bharat Biotech) already. Due to the sheer volume of the Centre’s orders, they will not be able to supply us the doses before May 15,” Gupta said.
Vaccination for 18-plus may be delayed: Health Minister of Karnataka
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The minister said, “I would not anticipate how many weeks it would take.” (File)
Bengaluru:
Karnataka Health Minister Dr KK Sudhakar said on Friday that vaccination of people above the age of 18, which was supposed to start from May 1, could be delayed as vaccines have not yet arrived.
“It is not possible for us to start vaccinating people from 18 years to 45 years from tomorrow. Please do not take it otherwise. The moment we get official information, we will let you know,” Mr. Sudhakar said.
He was reacting to the Indian government’s directive to allow people above 18 years of age to vaccinate from 1 May.