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No clarity yet on vaccination for those above 18 years
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Ernakulam experiences severe scarcity of vaccine; people being prioritised for the second dose
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Ernakulam experiences severe scarcity of vaccine; people being prioritised for the second dose
There is no clarity yet on when vaccination for people over 18 years will begin in Ernakulam district.
Dr. M.G. Sivadas, nodal officer for immunisation, said no specific directions had been received yet on the roll-out for those in the 18 to 45 age category. The district has been facing severe shortage of vaccines for around two weeks now, though doses have been trickling in in quantities that have been insufficient to meet the demand. Slots are also not being allotted via the COWIN portal for those seeking to take the first shot, since people are now being prioritised for the second dose of the vaccines.
All beds occupied, say private hospitals in Ernakulam
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A total of 1,146 out of 2,084 beds available at government facilities
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A view of Kadavanthra in the city during the weekend lockdown on Saturday.
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A total of 1,146 out of 2,084 beds available at government facilities Several private hospitals in the district are reporting that the beds they have allocated for COVID-19 patients are all occupied, including beds with oxygen supply, ICUs and ventilators.
While Aster Medcity would not specify the number of beds set aside for COVID-19 patients, a hospital spokesperson said that all beds allocated for COVID treatment were full, including ICU facilities. The hospital had set aside more than the required 20% of its total number of beds, added the spokesperson.
Ernakulam facing acute shortage of vaccine
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Stock left just for sessions on Friday
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Stock left just for sessions on Friday
The availability of the two vaccines for COVID-19 in the district has dwindled, and stock is available only for sessions on Friday.
While additional stock was initially expected to arrive on Thursday, no fresh supply was provided, and there is no clarity yet on when more doses can be expected, said Dr. M.G. Sivadas, Reproductive and Child Health Officer and nodal officer for immunisation. The district just has around 30,000 doses available for the vaccination drive on Friday, he said.