DCGI approves indigenous mRNA Covid jab for emergency use in 18 yrs & above; Covovax for 7-11 yrs

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved India’s first indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 manufactured by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals for restricted emergency use for those aged 18 years and above, official sources said on Tuesday. While other mRNA vaccines require to be stored at sub-zero temperatures, Gennova’s mRNA vaccine can be stored at 2-8 degrees, an official source told PTI.

The drug…