Maharashtra may get supply of ‘Covishield’ only after May 20, says Rajesh Tope
The Hindu
Rajesh Tope said Maharashtra alone needs 12 crore vaccine vials to inoculate the population of 5.71 crore in the age group of 18 to 44.
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said the state may receive its supply of ‘Covishield’ vaccine only after May 20. Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Tope said the availability of anti-COVID-19 vaccines is still a challenge and the state needs a week’s quota delivered at one time in order to vaccinate maximum number of people. “The Serum Institute of India (SII) has informed the state government that it can supply the ‘Covishield’ vaccine only after May 20,” he said.
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