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India gives 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Nepal
KATHMANDU : India sent 1 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine to Nepal on Thursday, a gift that is likely to help repair strained ties between the two neighbours.Nepal health minister Hridayesh Tripathi said the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine, manufactured under license by Serum Institute of India, will be given to health workers and other front-line personnel within a week to 10 days.Also Read | The fear of flying at Mount 50KTripathi said Nepal would like to purchase 4 million more doses, and asked for the Indian government's help.