›Bharat Biotech s Karnataka facility will have capacity to make 4-5 crore doses of Covaxin a month by Aug-end: Minister
Bharat Biotech s Karnataka facility will have capacity to make 4-5 crore doses of Covaxin a month by Aug-end: Minister
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Bharat Biotech s Karnataka facility will have capacity to make 4-5 crore doses of Covaxin a month by Aug-end: MinisterPTI
Last Updated: May 17, 2021, 04:18 PM IST
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Karnataka has so far conducted 1.12 crore inoculations of coronavirus vaccines in the state comprising first and second doses whereas it has suspended the vaccination of people between the age group of 18 and 44, who are about 3.5 crore, due to shortage of vaccines.
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Though the state is currently under complete lockdown till May 24, there have been voices, including by several senior Ministers in favour of extending it, aimed at controlling the spread of the virus.
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JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy (File Pic)
Amid talks about extending the lockdown in Karnataka as the state battles the second wave of COVID-19, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Monday told the government that it should be pro bono, where economic and food relief to the needy is taken care of.
Noting that lockdown is a step towards saving lives, but livelihood should also be taken care of, Kumaraswamy in a series of tweets, accused the Centre of leaving the responsibility of announcing the lockdown on the state and washing its hands off, as it would have to provide relief to the people if such announcements are made.
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