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Philippines approves emergency use of Bharat Biotech Covid-19 vaccine

Reuters
25 Jun 2021 11:17:03 | Update: 25 Jun 2021 11:17:03
Philippines approves emergency use of Bharat Biotech Covid-19 vaccine
A man receives a Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine called COVAXIN, at a vaccination centre, in New Delhi, India, February 13, 2021. — Reuters Photo

The Philippines' food and drug agency said on Friday it has approved the emergency use of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Indian company Bharat Biotech.

Bharat Biotech has received "full emergency use authorisation" for its Covaxin brand after the company completed documentary requirements," Food and Drug Administration chief Rolando Enrique Domingo told a news briefing.

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