NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday, May 26, said that the manufacturers of Sputnik V, the Russian vaccine, have agreed to supply the vaccine to Delhi. He also informed that there are around 620 cases of black fungus (mucormycosis) in the capital and there is a shortage of Amphotericin-B injection used in the treatment of the disease.
CM Kejriwal said that the talks are in line with the makers of Sputnik V vaccine and they have agreed to give the vaccine to Delhi, however the quantity is not yet decided. Speaking at the launch of Delhi’s first drive through vaccination centre in Dwarka, he said that the vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer are both suitable for children and the Government of India should procure these doses.
CM Kejriwal announced that a government-run drive-through vaccination centre will also be launched at Chhatrasal on Friday, May 28.