The observations came at virtual dialogue on "Access to Covid-19 Vaccine in Bangladesh: Who, When, and How?" Eminent vaccine expert Dr Bijon Kumar Sil said globally those who have recovered from Covid 19, who have been infected, and people with antibodies are not considered vaccine candidates. Also Read - Covid-19 vaccine: Recipients to be registered online in BangladeshBut since the government did not do any antibody tests, it would make the process more complicated, he added. We have to ensure if the vaccine is working properly or has any side effects,” he said. Authorities need to form a strong follow-up committee to determine if the vaccine is working properly,” he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2020 14:26 UTC