Rajasthan needs 7 crores doses of vaccine, ahead of third phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive, informed state Health Minister Raghu Sharma on April 28.
“There are 3.25 crore people in the state between 18 to 45 years of age. So we'll need 7 crore doses of vaccine. Our officers spoke to SII, they'd booked 3.75 cr doses. SII told them that they won't be able to supply till May 15 what Centre ordered, how can they supply to us?,” Sharma told ANI.
From May 1, the third phase of India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive will begin for all citizens of 18 years of age and above.
