With many state governments complaining of the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, data collated from the health ministry shows that the states on average have more than five days of stocks remaining with them, Times of India has reported. An additional week’s supply of jabs is in the pipeline, it added.
Amid claims of shortage, the health ministry for the first time on April 8 released details of vaccine availability.
The ministry said, "Total administered: 9 cr+. In stock/nearing delivery to states: 4.3 cr+. Where does question of shortages arise? We're continuously monitoring & enhancing supply".
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But a graphics compiled by the Times of India shows that Andhra Pradesh has just 1.4 lakh doses left—it has on average been giving 1.1 lakh doses a day since April 1. Bihar has 2.6 lakh doses remaining, against a daily average vaccination of 1.7 lakh.
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The other states whose stock won't last four days stocks are Uttar Pradesh (2.5 days), Uttarakhand (2.9 days), Odisha (3.2 days) and Madhya Pradesh 3.5 days.
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