: Give free Covid vaccines, more oxygen supplies to states, West Bengal and Kerala CMs tell Modi #IndiaNEWS West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday

Give free Covid vaccines, more oxygen supplies to states, West Bengal and Kerala CMs tell Modi #IndiaNEWS
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to allocate greater quantities of medical oxygen and vaccines to the states as Covid-19 infections and deaths continue to mount at an alarming rate.Banerjee, who took oath as the chief minister for a third term earlier in the day, renewed her demand for free vaccines, saying its shortages was the “core issue to address now???, reported The Indian Express. “At the very outset, I would again like to emphasise free vaccination for all,??? Banerjee wrote. “You may kindly recall my letter on 24th February 2021, wherein I had requested you to allow the government of West Bengal to allow procurement of vaccine from designated points for providing vaccination for the people of the state free of cost. This has not been addressed.???She requested the prime minister to announce a universal immunisation programme for the country “in a transparent and time-bound manner???. Banerjee said the stocks of vaccines available with states at present was “too inadequate???, making the Centre’s direction to the states to vaccinate all adults an unrealistic target to achieve. The chief minister also urged Modi to ensure the availability of essential drugs, including remdesivir and Tocilizumab...Read more

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