India Tests Delivery System In Preparation Of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

India is preparing for a vaccine trial as it awaits approval under government guidelines. A dry run is conducted to ensure arrangements are satisfactory, including waiting, vaccination, and monitoring areas. Experts reviewed two potential vaccines, one from Oxford University and AstraZeneca. The trial involves data entry, cold storage, and transportation testing. India plans to vaccinate 300 million people in the first phase, prioritizing healthcare workers, police, military, and those over 50. The vaccination program is expected to start soon. India has over 10.3 million COVID-19 cases and more than 149,000 deaths.

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