After August 15, the target of a vaccine triggers a backlash, the medical profession clarifies

New Delhi:

Coronavirus Live Updates: Indian safety and interest are top priority, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) said Saturday after agency memo sparked reaction to set August 15 as target for the development of a coronavirus vaccine, from medical experts and the opposition.

A letter sent earlier this week from the head of India’s largest clinical research agency said it “planned” to launch a new coronavirus vaccine on Independence Day, prompting the move. opposition to accusing the set date of helping Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to score political points. .

Dr. Randeep Guleria, director of the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi (AIIMS) told GalacticGaming: “It is unrealistic and even the ICMR is aware of it. The letter was written to speed up the process.”

Dozens of candidate vaccines are at various stages of development around the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic. India, one of the leading manufacturers of vaccines and generic drugs, is expected to play a key role in this race.

At least seven vaccines are being researched in India and one from Bharat Biotech and developed with the ICMR, and another from drug manufacturer Zydus Cadila were approved for phase I and phase II clinical trials this week.

Here are the cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in India Live Updates:

The chronology of vaccine development is not realistic: the director of AIIMS
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