Mumbai: The ongoing lockdown in Maharashtra may be additional extended till May 31, hinted state Health Minister Rajesh Tope after a cupboard assembly on the difficulty on Wednesday (May 12).
Tope, nevertheless, mentioned that the ultimate choice on this regard will be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
The well being ministry has proposed an extension of lockdown for 15 extra days. The official announcement on that is likely to be introduced by the CM by tomorrow.
Tope mentioned that the restrictions on native trains will proceed till May 15 and additional choice on it’ll be introduced later.
Meanwhile, the state authorities has halted the vaccination drive for individuals aged from 18 to 44 owing to a scarcity of vaccine doses.
“There isn’t any ample provide of vaccine vials by the Centre for inoculation of above-45 age group individuals. Hence, the state cupboard determined to divert the inventory, bought for the 18-44 age group, for the above-45 age group. Therefore, we’re suspending the inoculation of the 18-44 age group for some interval,” Tope mentioned.
He additional mentioned that Serum Institute’s CEO Adar Poonawala has promised 1.5 crore doses of Covishield by May 20, after which the state will resume vaccinating individuals above 18 years.
The minister additionally mentioned the state would search permission from the central authorities to float a worldwide tender for the acquisition of the vaccine. The CM would write a letter on this regard to the Prime Minister, he mentioned.
