Thread by @covid19indiaorg

As per data released on 6th May, states had 1.18Cr doses of the vaccine available.

Taking the avg. peak daily vaccination rate of 36L doses/day, that translates to doses sufficient for just 3 to 4 days.

At the current avg. rate of 17L/day - it would suffice for a week.

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✅ As can be seen, the distribution between states is skewed as well. Of the 1.18Cr doses, UP alone has 11.44L doses, followed by MH with 9.98L.
✅ Let's take the eg. of KA which is recorded to have 5L doses. At 2L doses/day, this would suffice for 3 days.

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✅ KL had one of the highest utilisation of doses + 0 wastage. The state saw an avg. peak of 1.6L doses/day. With a balance of 3L doses, that translates to doses for 2 days.

The question is not whether vaccines are available. It is whether sufficient numbers are available.

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Do states have enough vaccine stock in the short term for rapid and optimal vaccination of eligible groups?
With 50% of the vaccine stock to be purchased by states and private entities, was sufficient advance purchase orders placed before opening up for the 18+ group?

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Rapid vaccination is our best bet against future waves. To be vaccinated, has to come under our right to life.
It has to be done in a war footing to protect both lives and livelihoods. Sufficient vaccines that allow accelerated vaccination should be made available.

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