Serious supply constraints in COVID-19 vaccine doses have forced the Punjab government to limit vaccination for the 18-44 years age group to major urban centres. The vaccine shortage has even hit the ongoing vaccination programme for people above 44 years in the State. In Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district’s Kharar, Rishi Raina, 48, who works in a private firm, is anxious as the date for the second dose of vaccination inches closer. I am worried that as the date for my second dose is getting closer. “When I have already taken two doses, why has a message on vaccination still being due been sent?

Source: The Hindu May 06, 2021 12:25 UTC