Serum Institute of India fire: Five charred bodies recovered from building, says Pune mayor; Covishield facility not affected

The SII fire broke out where the BCG vaccine is made and the Covishield facility has not been affected, said, officials. So far, nine persons have been evacuated from the building in the SII's Manjari premises. There would be no loss of Covishield production due to the fire, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla said.