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Most of Mumbai's vaccine stock diverted towards 2nd dose for 45+ age group

Most of Mumbai's vaccine stock diverted towards 2nd dose for 45+ age group

The vaccination of those in the 18-44 age group, is most likely to hit the brakes, as the state government of Maharashtra has decided to divert available stocks, to give the second dose to those 45 years and above. While the vaccine shortage has hit the state’s inoculation drive, a huge number of older citizens are waiting for their second dose. According to Health Minister RajeshTope, the state needs over 5 lakh Covaxin doses, and 16 lakh Covishield doses, for the 45-plus age group’s second shot. Watch this video for more details.

12 May,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai-Delhi Jet Airways flight diverted to Ahmedabad after 'hijack threat'

Mumbai-Delhi Jet Airways flight diverted to Ahmedabad after 'hijack threat'

A Mumbai to Delhi Jet Airways flight was diverted to Ahmedabad after a hijack threat letter was found in the plane’s bathroom on Monday. The letter stated ‘The aircraft is covered by hijackers, should not land in Delhi, should be flown straight to PoK’. The letter also mentioned about the presence of explosives in the cargo and threatened to blow the aircraft if it lands in New Delhi. The flight which had over 120 passengers, including seven crew members, landed safely in a remote bay at the Ahmedabad airport

30 October,2017 09:19 PM IST

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