The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has formally announced the final approval for Oxford-AstraZeneca “Covishield” and Bharat Biotech “Covaxin” vaccines against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) for emergency use. CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) accepts the subject expert committee reform rations on Serum and Bharat Biotech Covid vaccines.
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About Covishield:
The subject expert committee (SEC) under CDSCO had recommended Oxford-AstraZeneca’s vaccine, which is being manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII) as Covishield, for emergency use and Covaxin for restricted use.
About Covaxin:
Covaxin is the indigenous vaccine being developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Serum Institute of India CEO: Adar Poonawalla.
- Serum Institute of IndiaFounder: Cyrus S. Poonawalla.
- Serum Institute of IndiaFounded: 1966.
- Serum Institute of India Headquarters location: Pune.
