Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin Phase-3 trials begin in State

Covaxin trials are going to be successful in Karnataka and the State is fully prepared for the distribution of COVID -19 vaccine, Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar said on Wednesday.

He was speaking after the launch of third phase clinical trials of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin at the Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre here.

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa joined the event via videoconference.

Mr. Sudhakar said that it was a matter of pride to the State that clinical trials are happening at 25 centres of 12 States across the country. About 26,000 people are being administered with vaccination. Around 1,600-1,800 people are being administered vaccination in Karnataka alone. “People should be wary of rumours and misinformation during this trial period”, he said.