PM Modi congratulates Corona vaccine approval, one more step towards self-reliant India

New delhi date. Sunday, January 3, 2020

Amid the ongoing battle against the corona virus epidemic, the Drug Controller General of India has approved the immediate use of the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech vaccine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this was a turning point in the Corona battle, adding that every Indian would be proud to have two vaccines approved for emergency use. Which has become in India.

Praising the scientists, Prime Minister Modi said that the spirit of self-reliant India is also seen in our scientific community. At the root of which is care and compassion. He called the immediate use of the vaccine a turning point in an adventurous fight. The DCJI's approval of the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech vaccine will pave the way for a corona-free and healthy India.

Congratulations to the scientists and researchers for the country’s hard work for this vaccine. The Serum Institute tweeted to Adar Poonawala wishing him a Happy New Year, saying that the Serum Institute is taking all the risks, including vaccine preservation. Covishield, India's first corona vaccine, has been approved as a safe and effective vaccine.

The SECA also recommended that DCVI approve covishield and covacin for emergency use on 1 January. According to DCJI, both vaccines will be given by two-dose injections. Both vaccines made in India can be kept safe at a temperature of 2 to 8 degrees.

Happy new year, everyone! All the risks @SerumInstIndia took with stockpiling the vaccine, have finally paid off. COVISHIELD, India's first COVID-19 vaccine is approved, safe, effective and ready to roll-out in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/TcKh4bZIKK

- Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) January 3, 2021