New Delhi, May 22: The Covid vaccine stock for 18-44 years beneficiaries is on the verge of exhaustion on Saturday and vaccination will be halted for this age group if doses are not replenished, AAP MLA Atishi said.

Issuing the vaccination bulletin online, she also said, "Today only 88 sites across 31 schools were used", which was over 200 locations, five days ago, for this category.

Covaxin stock is already over and Covieshield vaccine stock for 18-44 yrs beneficiaries is on verge of exhaustion on Saturday and vaccination will be halted for this age group if doses are not replenished, she said. COVID-19 Vaccine Shortage: Delhi Govt Halts Vaccination Drive for 18-44 Age Group Due to Lack of Supply.

On May 21, 48,628 doses were administered. The total number of doses administered so far is above 50 lakh, out of which 12 lakh are those who have received both the doses, she said.

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