Pune, Nov 27 (PTI) A visit by ambassadors and envoys from 100 countries to two pharmaceutical units in Pune which are involved in manufacturing of coronavirus vaccines has been canceled, a senior official said on Friday.

The visit to Serum Institute of India and Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd here had been scheduled for December 4.

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"We have been told that the scheduled visit of December 4 stands canceled," said Pune district collector Rajesh Deshmukh.

Earlier the visit was to take place on November 27, but it was deferred to December 4.

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Serum Institute of India has partnered with global pharma giant AstraZeneca and Oxford University for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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