Moderna Covid-19 vaccine imported into India after due process, French embassy clarifies

After Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik raised questions, the French embassy has clarified that it imported Moderna Covid-19 vaccine doses into India only after receiving due approvals from Indian authorities.

The French embassy clarified on Thursday that it imported Moderna Covid-19 vaccine doses to be administered to its nationals in India only after due process of approvals was completed. Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V are the 3 Vaccines that are permitted in India by our government.According to information received by me, the French Embassy in India has procured the vaccine @moderna_tx and is inoculating their citizens and their relatives at Navi Mumbai (1/2) — Nawab Malik (@nawabmalikncp) May 13, 2021 A source in the French embassy confirmed to India Today on Thursday, “This import of doses has received all due approvals and clearances from the relevant Indian authorities.”