Karnataka CM launches fourth phase COVID-19 vaccination
The Hindu
Health K. Sudhakar had announced a day before that vaccination for those in the age group of 18 to 44 years will not take off on May 1.
Although Health and Medical Education Minister for vaccination, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on May 1 symbolically launched the drive at a government hospital. The Chief Minister had earlier said that the fourth phase will begin in stages as there was no confirmation on when the manufacturers will start supply of the vaccine. However, on May 1, he said the State had one lakh doses and had received three lakh doses from the centre. “We have four lakh doses and will start vaccinating people in the 18-44 age group till this stock lasts. By then we will get more stocks,” he said.More Related News