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India has asked the makers of Russian Covid vaccine ‘Sputnik V’ to file an application through an Indian representative for conducting trials in India, V K Paul, member (health) of NITI Aayog, told the media on Tuesday.
He urged people to take precautions, particularly for the next two-three months, and avoid gatherings in the upcoming festive season. “They have identified who will apply on their behalf. We hope they approach the regulators soon with necessary documents,” said Paul.
The Russian government had approached India for assistance in collaborating with Indian manufacturers, and to allow clinical trials as required by providing a regulatory
