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Zydus Cadila’s COVID-19 Vaccine To be Available Soon For Those In 12-18 Years Age Group: Centre Tells Supreme Court
Swarajya Staff
Jun 27, 2021, 09:31 AM | Updated 09:31 AM IST
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In a positive development, the Government yesterday (26 June) informed the Supreme Court that Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila's new COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for those in the age group of 12-18 years, reports Livemint.
The Government also told the court that while Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V are being used to inoculate the population presently, more domestic vaccines such as those from Zydus Cadila and Hyderabad-based biological E are in the late stages of clinical trials and subject to regulatory approvals, will further increase the availability of vaccines.
The government also informed the top court that the production capacity of COVID-19 vaccines in the country is being ramped up and that the supply is expected to further increase in the next few months.
The Government also said, "As per the projected midyear population for 2020, the total population of the country aged 18 years and above is approximately 93-94 crore and as such, administering two doses to these beneficiaries would require an estimated 186 to 188 crore vaccine doses."
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