The Central government has asked vaccine manufacturers indicate potential prices of COVID vaccines as they enter the clinical trial stage, an official said on Tuesday. As and when required, detailed and micro-level planning for vaccine administration based on a scientific approach according to the characteristics of the vaccine will be adopted”, he added. Stating that discussions are going on with the vaccine manufacturers, Dr Paul said the government has asked manufacturers to indicate what possible prices could be. “We requested the vaccine manufacturers to indicate what possible prices could be. He further stated that the government held discussions with vaccine manufacturers to know about the facilitations they are expecting.

Source: dna August 18, 2020 17:26 UTC