Discussion Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination Drive Updates

[Siva]

Vaccine shortage | MP, Andhra Pradesh postpone COVID-19 jabs for 18-44 age group

The manufacturers of both Covishield and Covaxin -- Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech, respectively -- have said that they will not be able to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine doses by May 1, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on April 29.

www.moneycontrol.com

 

[rohitvatsa]

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1) Same guy shows disappointment at last year Lockdown.
2) His company was selling more than any time ever after unlock and festive season.

 

[Bapun]

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[Msingh]

People between 18 and 44 years, who become eligible for inoculation on May 1, can choose their preferred vaccines at private centres that will make public the options available with them

The CoWin portal will be able to show the prices and the vaccine types (at private centres),” Sharma added, explaining that this will help beneficiaries choose the vaccines they want.

18-44 Age Group Will Be Able To Choose A Covid-19 Vaccine: CoWin Chief RS Sharma

In an interview, he clarifies that registrations will have no role in prioritising vaccination. Rather, vaccinations will happen on “first come first reserve” basis.

www.news18.com

 

[Raksh]

Uttar Pradesh has opened up slots for vaccination for age group 18-45 from 1st May onwards.

Gujarat too

 

[Msingh]

Apollo hospital confirms COVID-19 vaccine rollout for 18-44 age group from May 1

While the Centre will continue vaccinating those aged above 45 years, those aged between 18 and 44 years will have to wait for free vaccination for now. They can visit private vaccination centres and get the COVID-19 vaccine jab after registering through CoWin app.

www.moneycontrol.com

 

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[Bapun]

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[Bapun]

Facebook to roll out vaccine finder tool on mobile app in India

Facebook said its tool will also show walk-in options (for 46 years and above) and a link to register on the Co-Win website and schedule vaccination appointment.

www.livemint.com