Punjab Urges Centre For Immediate Supply Of Covid Vaccines

On the availability of vaccines, Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan told Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at a review meeting that the situation is critical, with only three days of stock left, according to a statement.

The Punjab government on Monday urged the Centre to send immediate supplies of coronavirus vaccines and give approval to two new oxygen plants in the state amid concerns over depleting stocks of both. On the availability of vaccines, Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan told Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at a review meeting that the situation is critical, with only three days of stock left, according to a statement. Medical Education Minister OP Soni cited a shortage of medical oxygen at an Amritsar hospital, on which Mr Mahajan said though Indian Oil Limited is providing the state with supplies, the situation is a matter of concern. Health Secretary Hussan Lal said three oxygen plants had been operational since the last surge and two plants at medical colleges in Amritsar and Patiala are awaiting the Centre's approval.