Even as large numbers of Indians over the age of 18 signed up for the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday starting at 4 p.m., several states have indicated that they may postpone this phase of the vaccination campaign.
The journey in Maharashtra can only start in late May, while UP could embark on a symbolic journey on May 1. Madhya Pradesh may postpone the ongoing trip for the 45+ category for two days so that the trip for the 18-44 age group could start on May 1.
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said a vaccination schedule will be announced once the planning for the procurement of vaccine stocks has been done.
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In Delhi and Goa, registration failures were reported and many failed to secure appointments. There were similar complaints in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.
Many states have said they can set a vaccination schedule only once they get the formal arrival date for the vaccines. States like Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jharkhand are unlikely to launch the campaign due to shortages.
