As the world races to develop a possible vaccine against the coronavirus (Covid-19), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday that the first vaccine in India will likely be available in early 2021.
The health ministry said research to develop a Covid-19 vaccine is “being done quickly.”
During a press conference, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said: “Research to develop a vaccine is proceeding rapidly. There are at least 3 viable candidate vaccines that are in the clinical trial phase at this time in the country. We hope that it will be available in the first quarter of 2021, ”according to ANI.
With an increase of 82,170 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, India’s Covid-19 count crossed the 60 lakh mark on Monday, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
The Health Ministry also released the 100-year chronological history of the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday.
“Today is a historic day for ICMR. It is an honor for me to publish today the 100-year timeline of ICMR’s history within its facilities. The contribution of the scientists associated with him is commemorated and serves as inspiration for future scientists, ”Dr. Vardhan told the media.
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