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Covid-19 vaccine pact with Wockhardt will guarantee supply: UK govt

"Ensuring the UK has the capability to research, develop and manufacture a safe and effective vaccine is critical in our fight against coronavirus," said UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma

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"The pandemic of Covid-19 is a challenge for all and needs a concerted effort to overcome," said Dr Habil Khorakiwala, the Founder Chairman of Wockhardt.

Press Trust of India London

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 03 2020 | 9:07 PM IST

The UK government on Monday said that its new manufacturing pact with the Mumbai-based global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Wockhardt will guarantee the supply of millions more doses of a Covid-19 vaccine whenever it is ready.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy confirmed it has entered into an 18-month agreement with the company to carry out the crucial "fill and finish" stage of the manufacturing process, which involves dispensing the manufactured vaccine substance into vials ready for it to be distributed.

Described as an essential part of the vaccines supply chain, the deal means Wockhardt will provide these services for

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