–Anuska Sen, Team bioXone
While the entire nation unanimously waits for India’s Covid-19 vaccine, there are various drawbacks and negativities regarding the vaccine that keeps on upsetting the world, particularly Indians.
However, another disheartening news has been reported today. AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine has been paused by its partner, the Serum Institute of India.
Earlier this Tuesday, there was a disparity in the statements by AstraZeneca and Serum Institute. While the former stated that the vaccine trials had been put on hold, the latter did not agree to it.
Today, The Serum Institute of India has confirmed that trials have been put on hold due to the ailment of a participant because of yet unidentified reasons. The person has been diagnosed with a disease called transverse myelitis which leads to inflammation of the spine and other neurological disorders.
However, further testing is being conducted on the patient to find out whether at all this present illness is in any way related to the administration of the Covid-19 vaccine. Nevertheless, it has been declared by both AstraZeneca and Serum Institute of India that the vaccine trials will be kept on hold as of now.
CAN LUNG CANCER MAKE YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?
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