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Covid: Maharashtra to vaccinate only those above 45 for now, says health minister

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said the government will have to temporarily halt the vaccination drive for the 18 to 45 age group because of vaccine shortages.

“We are slowing down the process for 18-44 [year olds] because we don’t have vaccines. The health minister added that Maharashtra had set aside about 2.75 lakh doses for inoculating adults, which would now be used for those above 45 who are yet to receive their second dose." Tope said.