Four opposition-ruled states say 'no stock of COVID-19 vaccine', can’t begin vaccination drive on May 1

Few days before the Central government is set to expand the COVID-19 vaccination drive for those above 18 years, many opposition-ruled states have flagged the issue of shortage of vaccine. Ove four opposition-ruled states, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh, have revealed that they won’t be able to take part in the next phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive for those above 18 years.