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Paraguay cancels orders for one million doses of Covaxin, say sources

Media reports cite quality issues; sources say Bharat Biotech had stopped production and exports in April, any pending orders stand cancelled

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Media reports have claimed that Paraguay has cancelled the orders because of quality control issues

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 08 2022 | 12:31 AM IST

South American nation Paraguay has initiated cancellation of the orders for one million doses of Bharat Biotech’s Covid19 vaccine – Covaxin, sources in the know said.

Bharat Biotech refused to comment on the matter. However, sources close to the development said that the company had stopped production and exports of Covaxin from April, and thus if there are any pending orders, they stand cancelled. “This is an old development, because Bharat Biotech stopped exports of Covaxin long back, and is now upgrading its manufacturing sites. Any orders therefore stand cancelled,” the person said.

Media reports, however, have claimed that Paraguay

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