India Will Face Vaccine Shortage Till July Says Serum Institute CEO

Where one end India is facing a shortage of oxygen supplies, the unavailability of enough vaccines for all is raising concerns. Amid the shortage, the CEO of Serum Institute of India has warned the nation about insufficient vaccines. Adar Poonawalla said, “The vaccine shortage will continue till July.”

Why India Is Facing Vaccine Shortage?

As of now, SII is producing 60-70 M doses every month but this is not sufficient to cater needs of every state. The company will increase the production to 100 M per month as per the reports. Poonawalla stated few reasons behind the vaccine shortage.

Criticism On Vaccine Shortage

Rising prices of covid vaccine for the hospitals and state governments was also the reason behind criticizing the Serum Institute. Following which the company showed a philanthropic gesture and cut down the rates.

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It seems that the country has to wait a little longer to inoculate every citizen. Till it happens, every state and government has to have an appropriate plan to curb the spread of the virus. Many states have already put the lockdown which is the last precautionary measure for India.

Amidst lockdown, the vaccination program is continuing for those above 45, and registration of people above 18 has also begun. However, Madhya Pradesh, TN, Punjab, Maharashtra, and many more have put the vaccination on hold for those above 18 citing a shortage of vaccine supplies.