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Maharashtra, Karnataka suspend Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Centre of blocking supplies to the state.

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Vaccination for those above 18 years of age started on May 1. While the Centre provides doses for those above 45 years, states are responsible for procurement for those in the 18-45 bracket

Aneesh PhadnisPTI Mumbai
A severe shortage of Covid-19 doses continues to plague the ongoing vaccination drive and is leading to a blame game between states and the Centre.

On Wednesday, while Maharashtra and Karnataka governments put on hold vaccination of people in the 18-45 age group owing to a shortage of doses, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Centre of blocking supplies to the state. 

Sisodia shared a letter from vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech to make his claim.

Vaccination for those above 18 years of age started on May 1. While the Centre provides doses for those above 45 years, states