India govt on Tuesday authorised the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine in a major boost for the nation’s inoculation drive as infection rates soar to record highs. Russia’s Sputnik V is the third vaccine to be approved by India after the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and Covaxin, which was developed by Indian firm Bharat Biotech.
Sputnik vaccine: Gap between two doses recommended at 21 days. Age and other guidelines here
