India grants emergency approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine - govt official

Vial and sryinge are seen in front of displayed Moderna logo
A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed Moderna logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

June 29 (Reuters) - India's Cipla Ltd (CIPL.NS) has been granted a new drug permission for restricted use of Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine in the country, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Bengaluru; Editing by Louise Heavens

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