U.S.-biotech firm Moderna Inc is likely to price its coronavirus vaccine at $50 to $60 per course, according to a Financial Times report. Moderna’s proposed price would apply to the United States and other high-income countries.
In India, Serum Institute of India chairman Cyrus Poonawalla has said that SII, which has partnered with vaccine developers Oxford University and AstraZeneca, is aiming to sell the vaccine for under ₹1,000 per dose in India.
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Here are the latest updates:
12.10 pm | Kerala
Lockdown in Thiruvananthapuram extended
The district administration has extended the ongoing lockdown in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation limit until further orders. There are, however, a number of relaxations to the existing restrictions.
In one of the major relaxations, hotels and restaurants have been allowed to function for parcel services from take-away counters. No in-house dining is permitted. Home delivery is permitted in non-containment zone.
All shops could remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., adhering to COVID-19 protocols. All shops have to keep a time slot from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. dedicated only to senior citizens.
Public transport including taxis and autorickshaws have been allowed with 50% carriage capacity in non-containment zones.
Transportation inside, outside and through Corporation is permitted in non-containment wards. However, only transit will be allowed through containment wards.
11.55 am | Manipur
Manipur reports first COVID-19 death
Manipur reported its first COVID-19 death as a 56-year-old man succumbed to the disease at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).
This is the first COVID-19 death in the state, Director of RIMS, Ahanthem Santa Singh told PTI.
The deceased, a resident of Khongjom Sapam village in Thoubal district was admitted to the institute on May 22 for the treatment of serious kidney problem and hypertension. The patient tested COVID-19 positive on Sunday and died in the early hours of Wednesday.
11.40 am | Tamil Nadu