Punjab orders 30 lakh Covishield doses

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday directed the health department to order 30 lakh Covishield doses for vaccination of the 18-45 age group, with directions to use the CM Covid Relief Fund for meeting the vaccine requirements of the poor. The Chief Minister asked the department to immediately place order for the 30 lakh doses with the Serum institute of India (SII) so that the supplies can start coming in at the earliest, even though as per information provided by the central government for delivery of vaccines for 18-45 age group is not expected before May 15. To ensure free vaccination of the poor in government hospitals, Amarinder Singh said in addition to the CM Covid relief fund, CSR funds should also be tapped into. (IANS)

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