New Delhi, April 24
Bharat Biotech, the maker of indigenous Covid shot Covaxin on Saturday said the vaccine would be priced at Rs 600 a dose for state governments, Rs 1,200 for private hospitals and Rs 150 a dose for the Centre for the expanded inoculation drive starting May 1 when the new jab policy kicks in to cover all adults.
Bharat Biotech said it would export the vaccine for USD 15 to 20 a dose. The announcement follows a similar declaration by Covishield manufacturer SII with a dose costing Rs 400 to state governments and Rs 600 to private hospitals.
Under the new policy from May 1, the Centre will offer free shots to health and frontline workers and anyone above 45 years of age at its hospitals and facilities. — TNS
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