Three big private hospital chains namely, Fortis, Apollo and Max claimed that they are ready to roll out Covid-19 immunisation drive for the 18-44 age group at limited centres in the country from May 1 while the Delhi government said it will start the vaccination exercise once it receives doses from the manufacturers.
The massive vaccination drive to be launched in India from May 1 for those in the age group of 18 to 44 years may have a delayed start with many states not securing the supply of doses. Only some states like the BJPruled Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat will be able to start the drive in some districts and ramp it up once they get enough stocks
While Apollo Hospitals said jabs will be given at "limited facilities", Max Healthcare announced the drive will begin from "select hospitals in the network in the NCR of Delhi".
Fortis Healthcare, in a statement, said people in the 18-44 age group will be administered Covaxin for Rs 1,250, which will include the cost of vaccine and administration charges, at its "centres across north India from tomorrow (Saturday)". Fortis centres in other cities will commence vaccination as soon as supplies are made available by the authorities, it said.
"Apollo continues to participate in the world's largest preventive vaccination drive. Vaccines available at limited Apollo hospitals for more than 18 (years) from May 1. Pre-Registration mandatory on CoWIN app. Stay safe," the healthcare group tweeted. It said the vaccination drive will begin with limited quantities and will be ramped up in the weeks ahead. "Apollo Hospitals will also be organizing special camps for corporates. The vaccines would be priced as per the guidelines issued by the Central government," its statement read.
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