Delhites will get Sputnik vaccine after June 20, says Kejriwal

Russian vaccine ‘Sputnik V’ will soon be available in Delhi with the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the makers of the vaccine has assured to send a consignment to the national capital after June 20.

“We have been assured that after June 20 we will get some doses by the makers. Right now they are importing the vaccine and will start manufacturing in August. A part of the doses imported from Russia will be provided to Delhi,” Kejriwal said in an interaction with mediapersons.

Russia’s Sputnik V got approval from the Subject expert committee (SEC) for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA), making it the third COVID-19 vaccine to get clearance in India.
Sputnik V has been imported to India by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and will be manufactured locally by the pharmaceutical major in the coming months.

The Delhi Government has been in talks with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for the supply of the ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine. According to sources, Chief Minister Kejriwal wrote to the pharmaceutical major on May 15 for the supply of the vaccine to Delhi.

The vaccination drive in Delhi had started on a large scale on May 3, however vaccination for the 18-44 age group has been halted in national capital as it has run out of vaccines.

Asked about the challenges faced by his government in the ongoing Covid vaccination drive, the chief minister apprised about certain problems in the online portal, which he said will be fixed soon.

He said the government will also begin working on feedback provided by public.