DCGI approves single-dose Sputnik Light Covid vaccine for emergency use

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Updated At : 03:47 AM Feb 07, 2022 IST

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New Delhi, February 6

The Drug Controller General of India has granted emergency use approval to single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine.

Health Minister Mansukh Madviya confirmed the approval on Sunday.

“DCGI has granted emergency use permission to Single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine in India. This is the 9th Covid-19 vaccine in the country,” Mandaviya said.

He said the approval will further strengthen the nation’s collective fight against the pandemic.

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