Article 5KP7G Brazil suspends Covaxin contract after ‘serious accusations’ of irregularities

Brazil suspends Covaxin contract after ‘serious accusations’ of irregularities

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$324m deal to buy 20m doses of Indian jab has become a headache for Bolsonaro after sleaze allegations

Brazil will suspend a $324m Indian Covid-19 vaccine contract that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, health minister Marcelo Queiroga announced on Tuesday.

The deal to buy 20m doses of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shot has become a headache for Bolsonaro after whistleblowers went public with alleged irregularities.

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