Serum institute CEO expects Omicron-specific vaccine in 6 months: Report

Published On 2022-08-17 05:30 GMT   |   Update On 2022-08-17 15:20 GMT
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New Delhi: Serum Institute of India's (SII) Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla said he expects an Omicron-specific vaccine in the country in six months, NDTV reported on Monday. 

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SII, the world's biggest vaccine maker, produces AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine under the brand name Covishield. 

SII did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

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