
No vaccination camps in Ernakulam till replenishment of stock
The Hindu
1,75,000 doses of Covishield expected to arrive today
No mass vaccination camps will be held in Ernakulam district from Sunday onwards, till adequate stock of the two vaccines is available, said Dr. M.G. Sivadas, nodal officer for vaccination. The fast depleting stock of the Covishield vaccine is being replenished, with the district receiving 10,000 doses on Saturday, and around 1,75,000 doses are expected to arrive on Sunday, Dr. Sivadas said. The supply that will arrive on Sunday will be for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Kottayam. On Saturday evening, Ernakulam had only 690 doses of Covishield remaining at vaccination centres. Around 12,880 doses of Covaxin are available at vaccination centres. On Saturday, 12,812 doses were administered as of 6 p.m.More Related News