Amid several theories brewing around mixing of two different COVID vaccines, the Centre on Tuesday notified that it is not a protocol yet and urged all to stick to the SOP. "Possibility of a positive effect (of mixing doses) is also plausible but a harmful reaction cannot be ruled out either," Centre notified stating that research is still underway. One crore vaccines per day from mid-July or AugustCentre further noted that it will be able to offer vaccines to 1 crore people per day by mid-July or August. A total of 21.60 crore vaccine doses has been administered in the country so far. Out of these, 1.67 crore doses were given to health workers, 2.42 crore to front line workers, 15.48 crore to people in 45+ age group, and 2.03 doses have been administered to those in 18-44 age group.

Source: Mint June 01, 2021 11:36 UTC