Mumbai: Long queues for vaccination at NESCO center after one-day shortage

Long queues have been witnessed for vaccination at NESCO center in Mumbai after a one-day shortage on Sunday. 

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has clarified on the issue of vaccines after concerns were raised from various quarters including the Congress. The clarification came on late Sunday night.

Harsh Vardhan said, as per the new policy, even after the launch of third phase of vaccination starting May 1, the Government of India will continue giving vaccine doses from its 50 per cent quota to the states and UTs for free. These vaccines shall continue to be administered by states and Union.