STEPPING UP THE FIGHT

VACCINE: ZYCOV-D is a plasmid DNA vaccine, which when injected produces the spike protein of the SARS-COV-2 virus and elicits an immune response

DOSES: Three (Day 0, 28, 56)

2-dose regimen trial data shows equivalent immune response

Administration of vaccine: Through needle-free injection system

STORAGE: At 2-8 degrees C, but stable at 25 degrees C for at least 3 months INVESTMENT: Zydus invested ~400-500 crore on developing ZYCOV-D

CAPACITY: To make 10 mn doses per month from August