Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla has promised Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to deliver 1.5 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield to Maharashtra after May 20, said the state health minister Rajesh Tope.
Earlier in the day, Maharashtra had announced the temporary suspension of innoculation of citizens in 18-44 years age bracket due to the unavailability of vaccines.
The minister stated: "Vaccination for 18-44 age group has been suspended for the time being due to shortage of vaccines. All the doses purchased by the state government for the age group will now be diverted for the 45+ category."