Homegrown nasal vaccine, manufactured by Bharat Biotech, has been cleared for use. In a series of tweets, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has confirmed the approval of the nasal vaccine.
"Big Boost to India's Fight Against COVID-19! Bharat Biotech's ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant nasal vaccine approved by @CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for restricted use in emergency situations," Dr Mandaviya has tweeted.