Adar Poonawalla says SII is ready if government announces booster dose
New Delhi:
Adar Poonawalla, Managing Director of Serum Institute of India today told NDTV that it could take weeks for the results of tests for the interesting new coronavirus, Omicron, which was first detected in South Korea. Fly.
Here are 5 key takeaways on Omicron’s enhanced dose and threat:
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“The message to all – and one priority – is that everyone should get two doses of the vaccine. That is the first step to maintaining protection. Only then can one increase that safety by name. propelling in the coming year. The government’s focus must remain on getting everyone double-vaccinated.”
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“Scientists at Oxford are continuing their research and based on their findings we could have a new vaccine with enhanced potency six months from now. Based on research research, we’ll know about the third and fourth doses for all of us.”
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“A Lancet report states that the effectiveness of Covishield is very high and significantly reduces the chance of hospitalization and the chance of death.”
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“Tests are underway for Omicron and we should have the results in a few weeks. At the moment, we’re not sure how severe the Omicron variant is.”
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“If the government announces a booster dose, we have enough vaccine in stock. In the private market, a booster dose can cost Rs 600.”
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