5.86 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses to be provided for free to states, UTs from May 1 to June 15: Govt

A total of 5.86 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses will be provided free of cost to states and UTs from May 1  to June 15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

According to the advance visibility provided by the Centre to states and UTs, a total of 5.86 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses will be provided free of cost to them from May 1 to June 15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. In addition, as per information received from vaccine manufacturers, a total of 4.87 crore doses will also be available till June end for direct procurement by states and UTs, the ministry said. In view of the above visibility of vaccines with clear supply timelines till June and in order to ensure efficient and judicious utilisation of available doses for successful implementation of the vaccination drive, the states and UTs have been advised to prepare a district-wise, Covid Vaccination Centre (CVC)-wise plan for administration of vaccines.