The Maharashtra government’s decision to pause the Covid-19 vaccination drive for the 18-44 category will ease the panic triggered by shortage of doses in the state, health experts have said. Welcoming the move, Dr Anant Bhan, a global health and bioethics researcher, said, “Since those above 45 years of age, especially with comorbidities, are a high risk group, it makes sense to consider holding of vaccination for the 18-44 age group temporarily to focus on those above 45 years of age.”

An ‘out-of-stock’ board like this at the BKC jumbo centre has become a common sight across the city over the past few days. Pic/Sameer Markande