Chennai: Some private hospitals in Tamilnadu have reportedly alleged that they are facing shortage of Covid-19 vaccine.
However, Health department officials have denied the claim. A senior official said, “We provide vaccines to those hospitals who have a better track record in inoculating people.”
Meanwhile, Tamilnadu Health Secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan is putting his hopes on the Sputnik vaccine from Russia.
“It is learnt that the Sputnik vaccine has 90 per cent efficacy and this will give a boost to the vaccination drive,” he told reporters.
“The Covid-19 situation is being monitored by a core committee. If the trend continues, cases would increase. Precautions must be followed,” he said.