Congress chief P Chidambaram on Saturday pointed to the scarcity of vaccines and warned the federal government of extra protests if folks have been turned away at hospitals.
Congress chief P Chidambaram on Saturday pointed to the scarcity of vaccines and warned the federal government of extra protests if folks have been turned away at hospitals. Chidambaram welcomed the choice to vaccinate all above the age of 18 years from May 1.
“However, we have to caution the government that this decision brings with it huge responsibilities,” he tweeted. The former minister stated the initially requirement was the supply of vaccines, including that there have been widespread complaints in regards to the lack of provide of the jabs. “The government’s claim that there is no shortage of vaccines is hollow and untrue,” he stated.
“When the surge in demand happens on May 1 and more people flock to hospitals for vaccination, will there be adequate stocks of vaccines all over the country?” he requested. “If people are turned away at hospitals, there will be great resentment and protests.”
Chidambaram stated the time to plan for May 1 began many weeks in the past, questioning whether or not the federal government was ready for it.
“I am skeptical. Nevertheless, I urge the government to start preparing NOW in order to meet the much greater demand for vaccines on and after May 1,” the Congress chief stated.
All adults will probably be eligible for coronavirus vaccination from May 1 after the federal government introduced its liberalized vaccine coverage.
Currently, solely folks above 45 years of age are eligible to get the vaccine.
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