Approval for Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 vaccines under consideration: Govt
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The central government is in discussions with American pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna over their Covid-19 vaccines, said Dr VK Paul, member (health) of Niti Aayog.
"Approval to Pfizer and Moderna is under consideration," Paul said.
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He informed that Pfizer has indicated its vaccines will likely be available in July.
This comes a day after government officials stated that if India enters into procurement deals with Pfizer, Moderna and J&J, then the vaccine supply will be further boosted. This will help the country realise its target of inoculating all adults by the end of the year.