A COVID booster vaccine based on Omicron-specific mRNA was launched on Saturday by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to a statement, Gennova developed India’s first mRNA vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, with support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
The Drug Control General of India (DCGI) approved this vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) a few days ago.