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

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 regulator has also approved Serum Institute’s COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for restricted emergency use in children aged 7 to 11 years subject to certain conditions.