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India has ordered 300 million doses of an unapproved coronavirus vaccine
A pharmacist fills a syringe from a vial of the Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, COVID-19 vaccine at the Vaccine Village in Antwerp, Belgium
INDIAN authorities ordered 300 million doses of an unapproved Covid-19 vaccine today as the nation continues to struggle with its severe outbreak.
The unnamed vaccine from Indian firm Biological E is in phase-three trials and is showing “promising results,” according to the federal government.
The 300 million doses cost approximately $206 million (£145m). The vaccine is likely to become available in the next few months, according to the government.
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