Maharashtra is looking to first fully inoculate people above 45 years of age whose second dose is pending, said deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar while flagging the issue of Covid-19 vaccine shortage in the state. "We have less number of vaccines for the age group of 18-44 years.
The second dose of vaccine is also pending for those of 45 years and above. We want to give priority to the second dose vaccination of those above 45 years of age," Pawar told media persons.Meanwhile, state health minister Rajesh Tope on Friday requested the central government for more Covid-19 vaccines, oxygen supply and Remdesivir injections.Tope said that if the Centre does not provide the vaccine doses then the state will have to transfer the doses allotted for.