In addition to this, an order has already been been placed for three crore vaccine doses -- one crore Covaxin and two crore Covishield, he said. Now, it has been instructed to float the tender and to complete the process within seven days," Narayan said. Authorities have also been instructed to procure one lakh pulse oximeters and these will be distributed to all the districts and taluks. It has been further decided to procure 25 lakh tablets and make them available in all hospitals across the state. Thirty-five lakh zinc tablets and one crore calcigen tablets will be procured and made available in all district hospitals, taluk hospitals, PHCs, and community health centres, Narayan said.

Source: Mint May 11, 2021 13:30 UTC