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India's 'vaccine capability' to be crucial in Covid-19 fight: UK envoy

British High Commissioner Philip Barton also said India is "really important" to the UK in meeting the Covid-19 challenges and getting through the pandemic

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It was crucial in giving permissions for the export of paracetamol when supplies were running very low in the UK and also in allowing supplies of PPEs, he said.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2020 | 11:03 PM IST

India has a fantastic "vaccine capability" and it would play a crucial role in the partnerships the UK is building on Covid-19 vaccine development and manufacturing, the new British High Commissioner said on Thursday.

British High Commissioner Philip Barton also said India is "really important" to the UK in meeting the Covid-19 challenges and getting through the pandemic.

"Clearly India has a fantastic vaccine capability, in particular the Serum Institute. We have entered into a number of agreements and most notable one is with AstraZeneca," he said during a virtual media briefing.

Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine

Topics : Coronavirus Coronavirus Vaccine Serum Institute

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