NEW DELHI, Jun 19 (NNN-PTI) – An Indian expert said yesterday that, vaccination against COVID-19 gives at least 94 percent protection from the infection, and reduces chances of hospitalisation by 75-80 percent.
The remarks were made by V K Paul, a member (health) of the Indian government’s think tank — National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog (commission).
Paul cited studies on the efficiency of vaccines in healthcare workers, which show that the possibility of needing oxygen support is around eight percent, and the risk of ICU admission is only six percent in vaccinated individuals.
India started vaccination against COVID-19 on Jan 16.
Serum Institute of India is manufacturing AstraZeneca-Oxford University’s Covishield, while Bharat Biotech, which has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research is manufacturing Covaxin.
Of late Russian COVID-19 vaccine – Sputnik V, too, was rolled out in the country.– NNN-PTI
