Confusion over vaccine shortages in Punjab

Serious supply constraints in COVID-19 vaccine doses have forced the Punjab government to limit vaccination for the 18-44 years age group to major urban centres. The vaccine shortage has even hit the

Serious supply constraints in COVID-19 vaccine doses have forced the Punjab government to limit vaccination for the 18-44 years age group to major urban centres. The vaccine shortage has even hit the ongoing vaccination programme for people above 44 years in the State. In Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district’s Kharar, Rishi Raina, 48, who works in a private firm, is anxious as the date for the second dose of vaccination inches closer. “I was administered the first dose of the COVID vaccine on April 5. It’s been a month, but I have not yet received the message confirming my vaccination. I don’t have a vaccination certificate. I am worried that as the date for my second dose is getting closer. How would I be able to get vaccinated? Already, there’s so much stress these days due to COVID situation and not receiving the vaccination certificate is only adding to the strain,” said Mr. Raina.