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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Vaccines, beds: States face shortage amid Covid-19 surge

Vaccines, beds: States face shortage amid Covid-19 surge

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published Published on Apr 8, 2021   modified Modified on Apr 8, 2021

-The Indian Express

Maharashtra is staring at a shortage of both beds and vaccines. With the state estimated to record around 60,000 new cases daily for next few days, a bed shortage may just be 7-10 days away.

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with Chief Ministers on managing the Covid-19 surge, a look at some states, their issues with beds and vaccines, and their demands of the Centre.

Odisha

Odisha only has three days’ stock left for vaccinations. It urged the Centre Wednesday to provide 15-20 lakh advance doses of Covishield. “As on April 6th, we have stock of 3,47,180 doses of Covishield and 1,36,820 doses of Covaxin vaccine with peripheral Cold Chain Points. Presently, there is NIL stock of Covishield vaccine in all Regional & District vaccine stores…,” said a letter from the state Additional Chief Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Secretary. “We have closed 400 vaccination centres and the target is unattainable with the current shortage,” said Bijay Panigrahi, Director, Health and Family Welfare department.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is staring at a shortage of both beds and vaccines. With the state estimated to record around 60,000 new cases daily for next few days, a bed shortage may just be 7-10 days away. The state is opening more Covid care centres in rural areas and roping in private hospital beds. It is also vaccinating more than 4 lakh people per day. But its stocks (over 13 lakh doses) will last just three days. Seeking fresh supplies, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said people have had to be turned away from various vaccination centres. On Wednesday, amid the shortage, Tope also demanded the Centre allow vaccination of the 20-40 age group.

Punjab

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said Wednesday that at least 2 lakh daily doses should be administered in Punjab henceforth. “This will create a shortage for us. At this rate of 2 lakh per day, we have doses only to suffice two more days. We have already written to Centre seeking for 8 lakh doses more.” said Dr Rajesh Bhaskar, Punjab’s nodal officer for Covid-19. The CM has sought that the vaccine should be allowed to those below 45.

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The Indian Express, 8 April, 2021, https://indianexpress.com/article/india/covid-19-india-second-wave-vaccines-beds-states-face-shortage-7263549/


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