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#Oxford and #AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is 70% effective — India may authorise emergency use after UK nod

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@pabsgill The #Covid19Vaccine being developed by #Oxford and #AstraZeneca has successfully battled the infection in 70.4% of its candidates, according to the study’s latest results.

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@pabsgill However, the results of the Oxford #Covid19Vaccine leave the door open for it to become more effective. According to the study, perfecting the dose could increase protection up to 90%.

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@pabsgill VK Paul, the chair of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for #COVID19, stated that India may approve the emergency use of the vaccine once it gets a nod from the UK.

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