Bharat Biotech to launch Corona Vaccine on Aug15
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday said that it aims to launch the Coronavirus vaccine being developed in partnership with Hydereabad-based Bharat Biotech for public health use by August 15.
This is as per a letter written as internal communication by ICMR to Bharat Biotech asking for fast-tracking of the indigenous vaccine with an aim to launch by August 15.
“It is envisaged to launch the vaccine for public health use latest by 15th August 2020 after completion of all clinical trials. BBIL is working expeditiously to meet the target, however, final outcome will depend on the cooperation of all clinical trial sites involved in this project,” the letter says. However,
Bharat Biotech, the company to whom the letter is addressed, has refused to comment on the matter.
ICMR sources confirm authenticity of the letter but say it was meant for internal communication.