There are 3.75 lakh doses — 4.69 lakh of Covishield and 2.16 lakh of Covaxin — available with the government whereas there are 5 lakh people who need the second dose. The government is expecting another 3.11 lakh doses by May 15 and plans to complete the second dose round completely before focusing on those seeking the first dose. Those eligible for second dose will be given the jab at government vaccination centres with six-week interval for Covishield and four weeks for Covaxin from the date of taking first dose. All persons eligible for second dose will be permitted to take vaccine by spot registration by showing their certificate of partial vaccination. “We are preparing a list with the data available with us to send messages to the people eligible for second dose.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2021 17:28 UTC