In Mumbai, No Covid-19 Vaccination on Saturday Too Due to Dose Shortage
3 years, 6 months ago

In Mumbai, No Covid-19 Vaccination on Saturday Too Due to Dose Shortage

News 18  

The Covid-19 vaccination drive will remain suspended at civic and government-run centres in Mumbai on Saturday due to a shortage of doses and no inoculation will take place on Sunday on account of weekly off of staffers, the BMC said on Friday. On Friday, too, the drive remained suspended in BMC and Maharashtra government-run centres in the metropolis due paucity of doses. According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation statement, the inoculation drive will remain suspended on Saturday due to a shortage of vaccines, while it will be closed on Sunday because of weekly off. Presently, Mumbai has 401 active Covid-19 vaccination centres – 283 of the BMC, 20 of the state government and 98 private facilities.

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No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha
2 years, 1 month ago

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha

News 18  

There has been no wastage of COVID-19 vaccines in the government buffer stock due to expiry, Union minister Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. The central government closely monitors COVID-19 vaccine stocks in states and Union territories so as to ensure their optimal utilisation and minimal wastage, Pawar said in written reply to a question. To ensure utilisation …

Response to vaccination low, BMC mulls reducing centers or days for operating these centers
2 years, 2 months ago

Response to vaccination low, BMC mulls reducing centers or days for operating these centers

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai With the response to the Covid vaccination reducing drastically, the BMC will soon take a review and either curtail the number of vaccination centres or reduce the number of days per week. Response to vaccination low, BMC mulls reducing centers or days for operating these centers Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Dr Mangala Gomare, the executive health officer of …

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
2 years, 2 months ago

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols

News 18  

The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday issued an advisory urging citizens to adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during the upcoming festive season to prevent a spike in cases. The Maharashtra health department has cautioned that COVID-19 cases could rise, especially during winters and the festive season, citing new variants like BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 reported from the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

Mumbai hospitals, labs on high alert as covid cases rise
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai hospitals, labs on high alert as covid cases rise

India Today  

In the wake of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has put all the labs and hospitals in a state of high alert. The civic body has said that the Covid-19 cases might rise in the days ahead. The civic body has also said that there is a likelihood of a fourth wave in …

Mumbai: Civic Body Asked To Step Up Testing, Remain Alert Amid Surge In Covid Cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai: Civic Body Asked To Step Up Testing, Remain Alert Amid Surge In Covid Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: In the wake of a ‘tremendous’ rise in Covid-19 cases in Mumbai over the last few weeks, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Wednesday directed the civic officials to step up Covid testing immediately and keep the staff of field hospitals on alert, news agency PTI reported. "The new cases daily have tremendously gone up in …

Mumbai: BMC warns of a huge surge in Covid-19 cases; positivity rate at 6%
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai: BMC warns of a huge surge in Covid-19 cases; positivity rate at 6%

Live Mint  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday said that testing for coronavirus will be ramped up in Mumbai as the test positivity rate in Maharashtra capital has jumped to 6%. The Mumbai civic body warned saying that daily new Covid-19 cases have tremendously increased in the city. BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, in a message, directed the BMC officials to conduct …

Nine Jumbo Covid-19 centres in Mumbai will remain operational till September: BMC Commissioner
2 years, 7 months ago

Nine Jumbo Covid-19 centres in Mumbai will remain operational till September: BMC Commissioner

India Today  

Even if there are no Covid-19 cases in Mumbai in the coming weeks, the nine Jumbo Covid-19 centres in the city will remain operational at least till September 2022. Hence, as a precautionary measure, the civic body in consultation with the state government has decided that the Jumbo centres would remain open till September, he added. On May 16, Mumbai, …

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres
2 years, 9 months ago

Paid Covid-19 booster vaccine for all adults at private centres

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a major move, the Centre has allowed booster doses or what it calls precautionary doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for everyone above 18 years of age at private healthcare centres from April 10. Last June, the Centre had capped the administration charges for private vaccination centres at Rs 150 per dose. Covishield costs Rs 600 per dose …

Mumbai: All eligibile beneficiaries above 18 fully vaccinated against Covid-19
2 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai: All eligibile beneficiaries above 18 fully vaccinated against Covid-19

India Today  

All eligible beneficiaries above the age of 18 years in Mumbai have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the city civic body announced on Tuesday. BMC executive health officer Mangala Gomare confirmed that Mumbai has achieved the full vaccination milestone, more than 14 months after the nationwide roll-out of the coronavirus inoculation drive. "So far, 1,02,96,917 first doses have been administered …

Private hospitals in Maharashtra struggle with disposal of near-expiry Covid-19 vaccines
2 years, 10 months ago

Private hospitals in Maharashtra struggle with disposal of near-expiry Covid-19 vaccines

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With close to 60,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines set to expire in Mumbai, private hospitals across the state said they are unaware how to dispose of the significant amount of Covishield and Covaxin that is lying with them. While the daily total vaccination doses administered at BMC-run vaccination centres is around 20,000 to 30,000, the number stands between 1500-3000 …

Over 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Mumbai
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Mumbai

India Today  

The number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Mumbai crossed the 20 million mark on Wednesday, according to the data of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. About 13 months after the Covid-19 vaccination was kicked off, nearly 98 per cent of the eligible population over 18 years of age has been fully vaccinated in the city. Covid-19 cases in Mumbai: On Wednesday, …

Covid vaccines soon to expire at three private city hospitals
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid vaccines soon to expire at three private city hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Covid vaccines – Covishield and Covaxin – in at least three private hospitals in Mumbai, are set to expire, and therefore wasted, in the first week of March. While the daily total vaccination doses administered at BMC-run vaccination centres is around 18,000 to 25,000, the number stands between 1,500-3,000 at private hospitals While Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri, said …

India completes a year of COVID-19 vaccination drive; PM Modi salutes doctors, health workers
2 years, 11 months ago

India completes a year of COVID-19 vaccination drive; PM Modi salutes doctors, health workers

India TV News  

Highlights The vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus had begun last year on January 16 Health care and frontline workers were to first to receive the COVID-19 vaccines The govt will today issue a postal stamp to mark the completion of one year of vaccination drive In a landmark, India completed a year of COVID-19 vaccination drive on Saturday. Here's …

BMC Reveals 96% Mumbai Patients on Oxygen Beds Unvaccinated; Maha to Bring Back Night Curfew?
3 years ago

BMC Reveals 96% Mumbai Patients on Oxygen Beds Unvaccinated; Maha to Bring Back Night Curfew?

News 18  

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope has recommended the imposition of a night curfew from 11pm to 5am in view of soaring cases of Covid-19 in the state and is waiting for Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s approval on it. But the usage of hospital beds is within 15% of capacity and oxygen demand is low.” Meanwhile, Mumbai island city guardian minister …

Over 40 lakh 15-18 children given COVID-19 vaccine doses on first day
3 years ago

Over 40 lakh 15-18 children given COVID-19 vaccine doses on first day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As India gears up to contain a new Covid-19 surge stoked by the highly infectious Omicron variant, over 40 lakh children in the 15-18 age group got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday. Over 40 lakhs between 15-18 age received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on the first day of vaccination drive for …

Over 60% of India's population fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Health Ministry
3 years ago

Over 60% of India's population fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Health Ministry

India TV News  

Highlights The countrywide vaccination drive was launched in Jan 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated As many as 89% of India's eligible population has received first dose of COVID vaccine, govt said The vaccination drive through locally-made vaccines has proved India's determination to fight Covid Over 60 per cent of the eligible population in India is fully vaccinated against Covid-19, …

Omicron scare: Mumbai civic body issues new guidelines | Details here
3 years ago

Omicron scare: Mumbai civic body issues new guidelines | Details here

India Today  

Amid rising cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines. The Mumbai civic body has appealed to people to adhere to the revised rules in hotels, restaurants, cinemas, and shopping malls and at any event or gathering, be it indoors or in the open. In case of any function or gathering in …

Covid-19 vaccination coverage in India crosses 129 cr
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 vaccination coverage in India crosses 129 cr

Live Mint  

India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage crossed the 129-crore mark on Tuesday, with more than 66 lakh vaccine doses being administered till 7 PM. Of the total vaccination coverage so far, 80,47,68,300 received the first dose, whereas 48,98,39,745 have been fully vaccinated. Among the 66.37 lakh doses administered today, 19,58,724 were first doses, while 46,78,804 were second doses The vaccination exercise as …

More Than Half Of India’s Eligible Adult Population Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19: Union Health Minister
3 years, 1 month ago

More Than Half Of India’s Eligible Adult Population Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19: Union Health Minister

ABP News  

New Delhi: In the race against Covid-19, India has passed another milestone to fully vaccinate more than half of the eligible adult population of the country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed about the same in a tweet and congratulated the people of the country. We will win the battle against COVID-19 together.” हम होंगे कामयाब ✌🏼 Congratulations India 🇮🇳 …

India Likely to be Left With Surplus Covid-19 Vaccines in December: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

India Likely to be Left With Surplus Covid-19 Vaccines in December: Report

News 18  

India will perhaps have a huge stock of surplus Covid-19 vaccine by December end since production capacity has been amped up to a great degree, and the total vaccines required to inoculate the Indian adult population next month is only 15.63 crore. According to a Times of India report, at least 31 crore Covid vaccines are likely to be produced …

Private Hospital in Mumbai Becomes 1st to Provide Free Covid-19 Vaccination for All
3 years, 1 month ago

Private Hospital in Mumbai Becomes 1st to Provide Free Covid-19 Vaccination for All

News 18  

A private hospital in Mumbai is set to become the first to provide free vaccination for all adults from Friday. Having a stock of nearly 17,000 vaccines, the Bombay Hospital in Marine Lines has partnered with LIC HFL and an NGO called the Golden Hour Foundation to fund the vaccine doses. Several private hospitals so far have provided vaccines free …

Over 18.53 crore unutilized COVID vaccine doses available with States, UTs: Centre
3 years, 1 month ago

Over 18.53 crore unutilized COVID vaccine doses available with States, UTs: Centre

India TV News  

Over 18.53 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the States and Union Territories, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. The ministry further said that so far 1,23,19,12,030 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories through free of cost channel and through the direct state procurement category. The vaccination drive …

Covid Vaccines in Surplus, Mumbai Hospitals Look for Bulk Buyers, Eye Nod for Boosters
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid Vaccines in Surplus, Mumbai Hospitals Look for Bulk Buyers, Eye Nod for Boosters

News 18  

The private healthcare sector, which has been stuck with unsold Covid vaccine doses worth crores, have started offering their stocks at 10-30% discounted rates to bulk purchasers. As per a Times of India report, Mumbai hospitals currently have more than 85% of the unsold doses. Vaccinations in the city’s private sector nosedived in October with less than 3 lakh paid …

Over 15.77 crore balance, unutilised vaccine doses still available with states: Centre
3 years, 2 months ago

Over 15.77 crore balance, unutilised vaccine doses still available with states: Centre

India TV News  

More than 116.58 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to the states and Union Territories so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Over 15.77 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, it added. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advanced …

Over 116.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to states/UTs, says Centre
3 years, 2 months ago

Over 116.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to states/UTs, says Centre

Firstpost  

Union health ministry said more than 15.54 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories to be administered New Delhi: More than 116.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories so far through the Centre and direct state procurement category, the Union health ministry said on Friday. More …

More than 116.50 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states/UTs: Centre
3 years, 2 months ago

More than 116.50 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states/UTs: Centre

India Today  

More than 116.50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union territories so far through the Centre and direct state procurement category, the Union health ministry said on Friday. More than 15.54 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with the states/UTs to be administered, it said. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through …

India crosses 100-crore COVID-19 vaccination doses milestone
3 years, 2 months ago

India crosses 100-crore COVID-19 vaccination doses milestone

The Hindu  

India completed 100 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, in about 9 months since the drive began. Gratitude to our doctors, nurses and all those who worked to achieve this feat.” Mr. Modi called the achievement “the triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians”. India took 85 days to touch the 10-crore vaccination mark, …

India's total Covid-19 vaccinations cross 99-crore mark
3 years, 2 months ago

India's total Covid-19 vaccinations cross 99-crore mark

India Today  

The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 99 crore on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night, the ministry said. The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated …

Over 96 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India, says Union health ministry
3 years, 2 months ago

Over 96 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India, says Union health ministry

Firstpost  

The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night, the ministry said New Delhi: The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed 96 crore on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports …

‘10,000 vaccinations in 10 days’: Covid-19 inoculation drive launched in Mumbai
3 years, 3 months ago

‘10,000 vaccinations in 10 days’: Covid-19 inoculation drive launched in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

A large-scale Covid-19 vaccination drive has been launched for fisherfolk and the people from vulnerable communities in Mumbai. The Covid-19 vaccination drive will serve marginalised people who have not been able to access them earlier due to the nationwide vaccine supply shortage and vaccine hesitancy. As part of the drive, 10,000 fisherfolk and people from vulnerable communities in south Mumbai …

Over 92 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered in India So Far, Says Health Ministry
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 92 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered in India So Far, Says Health Ministry

News 18  

The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 92 crore on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said. Over 54 lakh vaccine doses have been administered on Tuesday till 7 pm and the tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports by late in the night, it said. The vaccination exercise as a tool to …

Nearly 89 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered in India: Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 89 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered in India: Govt

News 18  

Nearly 89 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have so far been administered in the country, the Union health ministry said on Thursday. According to the ministry’s data, a total of 64,98,28,333 first doses and 23,97,86,150 second doses of the vaccine have been administered across the country. The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the …

Mumbai first district in India to administer more than 1 crore Covid vaccines
3 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai first district in India to administer more than 1 crore Covid vaccines

India TV News  

Mumbai became the first district in the country to reach the milestone of administering over one crore Covid vaccine doses, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. On Friday, Mumbai reported 422 new COVID-19 cases, the third straight day of more than 400 infections, and three fresh fatalities, while 303 patients recovered from the disease, a senior civic official said. Mumbai has …

Mumbai: Beaches, gardens to remain open on all days. Timings and other details
3 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai: Beaches, gardens to remain open on all days. Timings and other details

Live Mint  

All beaches, gardens and public grounds in Mumbai will remain open on all days from 8 pm to 7 am, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said, news agency ANI tweeted. As Covid-19 cases drop off, the financial capital of India -Mumbai, restarted commuter train services for fully vaccinated residents from Sunday, a move that could tackle traffic jams that are popping up. …

QR Code-based Passes to Be Issued for Fully Vaccinated Citizens at 65 Railway Stations: Mumbai Mayor
3 years, 5 months ago

QR Code-based Passes to Be Issued for Fully Vaccinated Citizens at 65 Railway Stations: Mumbai Mayor

News 18  

Arrangements will be made at 65 railway stations in Mumbai, where quick response or QR code-based passes will be issued to people who have taken both doses of COVID-19 vaccine and wish to travel in suburban local trains, city mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Tuesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had announced that fully vaccinated citizens can travel in local …

Coronavirus LIVE: BMC Revises COVID Restrictions In Mumbai, Permits Non-Essential Shops To Operate Till 10 PM On All Days
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE: BMC Revises COVID Restrictions In Mumbai, Permits Non-Essential Shops To Operate Till 10 PM On All Days

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Monday, August 2: Asserting its commitment to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of Covid-19 vaccination throughout the country, the Centre on Sunday said that over 49.49 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories so far and a further 8,04,220 are in the pipeline. It said that over 3 crore unutilised Covid vaccine …

Enumerate method of distributing Covid-19 vaccines: Bombay HC to Centre, Maharashtra govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Enumerate method of distributing Covid-19 vaccines: Bombay HC to Centre, Maharashtra govt

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has asked the Centre and Maharashtra government to enumerate the method of distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. The court was going through various affidavits in the case and noted that Maharashtra's population was about 11.23 crore with nine crore people eligible for vaccination. READ: Bombay HC asks Centre to approve BMC's plan to re-vaccinate victims of fake …

BMC to Launch Home Vaccination of Bed-ridden Citizens from Friday
3 years, 5 months ago

BMC to Launch Home Vaccination of Bed-ridden Citizens from Friday

News 18  

The Municipal Corporation of Mumbai will commence its door-to-door vaccination drive for bedridden people and those who are unable to go to vaccination centres due to medical conditions. Officials say they are also working with both the Centre and the State governments to expedite the vaccination process for citizens of all age groups. The BMC is also working with the …

Over 2.28 crore Covid vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Over 2.28 crore Covid vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Govt

India TV News  

More than 2.28 crore Covid vaccine doses are still available with states, Union Territories and private hospitals for inoculation, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Over 45.73 crore vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories so far through all sources and 24,11,000 additional doses are in the pipeline. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through …

India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 42.78 crore
3 years, 5 months ago

India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 42.78 crore

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India has administered over 42.78 crore doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in its ongoing inoculation drive so far, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. These include, 1,02,83,491 health care workers received their first dose of vaccine and 76,74,804 second doses while 1,78,44,127 front line workers were administered the first dose and 1,07,32,410 vaccine doses …

Special Covid vaccination drive on July 25 for people in commercial activities: Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel
3 years, 5 months ago

Special Covid vaccination drive on July 25 for people in commercial activities: Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel

India Today  

A special Covid-19 vaccination drive will be held in Gujarat for people involved in commercial activities, including shopkeepers, traders and street vendors, on July 25, said Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Thursday. Patel, who also holds the health portfolio, said Covid-19 vaccine doses will be administered across all 1,800 vaccination centres in the state on Sunday as a “special …

No Covid-19 vaccination drive in Maharashtra's Mumbai for 2 straight days
3 years, 5 months ago

No Covid-19 vaccination drive in Maharashtra's Mumbai for 2 straight days

Hindustan Times  

The Greater Mumbai municipal corporation said on Wednesday announced its decision to halt the vaccination drive against coronavirus disease for Thursday, for the second day in a row, owing to shortages of vaccine stock. Maharashtra reported a shortage of Covid-19 vaccines doses a few days ago, three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced universal adult vaccination against the viral …

Home vaccination to begin in Mumbai from August 1: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC
3 years, 5 months ago

Home vaccination to begin in Mumbai from August 1: Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC

India Today  

The Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday informed the Bombay High Court that home vaccination against Covid-19 in Mumbai will begin from August 1. Earlier, petitioner Dhruti Kapadia had informed the Bombay High Court that several state governments in India and municipal corporations in Maharashtra had initiated door-to-door vaccination for the local people without waiting for a …

Mumbai: BMC planning to vaccinate bedridden citizens
3 years, 5 months ago

Mumbai: BMC planning to vaccinate bedridden citizens

India Today  

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Saturday said that they intend to roll out a vaccination camp for those citizens who are bedridden. The civic body has circulated an email ID- [email protected] asking for complete information of ailing citizens who want to get vaccinated against Covid-19. BMC said in a statement that it is working with the Central and State Governments to …

Covid vaccination pace plummets as Delhi short on supplies again
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid vaccination pace plummets as Delhi short on supplies again

Hindustan Times  

Nearly half the vaccination centres in Delhi were closed on Wednesday and new vaccinations dropped nearly 50% compared to the previous day, as the state government ran short of supplies again. It was not immediately clear how many doses of Covishield were administered on Wednesday, but officials said Delhi was yet to receive new doses till the time of going …

Covid-19 vaccines in short supply, may shut jab sites: Delhi govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 vaccines in short supply, may shut jab sites: Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

The Covid vaccination drive in Delhi has again run into shortages, Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday, declaring that around 500 jab centres will have to be closed from Wednesday if the city does not receive more stocks. Delhi currently has a vaccine stock of 168,000 doses to be administered through 1,374 centres, Jain said. Though more than …

Delhi: Covid vaccine stock low, centres will be shut, says Satyendar Jain
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Covid vaccine stock low, centres will be shut, says Satyendar Jain

Live Mint  

Delhi Health Minister on Tuesday informed the media that the national capital has continued to receive very limited stock of Covid-19 vaccine. Further, Jain highlighted that the national capital recorded 45 coronavirus cases, the lowest single-day rise in over a year, and three deaths while the positivity rate stood at 0.08%. There has been a decline in average daily inoculation …

Delhi runs out of Covishield vaccine stock, govt centres may remain closed today
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi runs out of Covishield vaccine stock, govt centres may remain closed today

India Today  

Delhi is once again running out of its vaccine stock. On Saturday, Delhi managed to administer less than 80,000 Covid vaccine doses as the vaccine stock depleted further. On Friday, CM Capt Amarinder Singh’s office tweeted, “With the state running out of Covishield & left with only one day’s stock of Covaxin, CM @Capt_Amarinder Singh again stressed the need for …

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