Don’t hoard for 2nd shot: Govt to states as vaccine opens for 45+

With India opening Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens above 45 from April 1, the Centre on Wednesday asked states not to conserve vaccines for the second dose, and instead ramp up inoculation by identifying low vaccine-coverage pockets, especially in districts reporting a surge in infections, and take corrective actions.With India opening Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens above 45 from April 1, the Centre on Wednesday asked states not to conserve vaccines for the second dose, and instead ramp up inoculation by identifying low vaccine-coverage pockets, especially in districts reporting a surge in infections, and take corrective actions.