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Covid-19 vaccination temporarily halted in Uttarakhand s Pithoragarh, Dharchula for 18-44 age group ANI | Updated: May 25, 2021 09:48 IST Pithoragarh/Dharchula (Uttarakhand) [India], May 25 (ANI): The Covid-19 vaccination drive in Pithoragarh and Dharchula has been temporarily halted for those in the 18-44 age group due to a shortage of vaccines. While speaking to ANI, Pithoragarh Chief Medical Officer, HC Pant said, Our health department has got 7000 doses available for those above 45 years of age. These 7000 doses are being applied in three centers only on the basis of registration. Thus, we have a shortage of vaccines in the town. Following this, we have decided to temporarily halt the vaccination drive for people aged 18-44 years. As soon as the vaccines are available, the centres, which have been shut for now, will be opened , he said. ....