Centre allows walk-ins for 18+, but are there enough vaccines?

So far, only vaccinations for those above 45 were allowed through walk-ins, with those in the 18-44 age group having to mandatorily register and book a slot through Co-WIN. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra) (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

The Centre said the decision to allow onsite registration and appointments at government vaccination sites for 18-44-year-olds was on the basis of representations made by states. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Vaccination in progress at a drive-in vaccination center in the basement parking area of a shopping mall in Navi Mumbai. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

A Health worker with PPE Suit in van collecting swab samples for Covid RT-PCR Test at Loni in New Delhi on Monday. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)

After global vaccine manufacturers told states they will deal only with the Union government, states are again demanding in chorus that the Centre import and distribute vaccines to all states without losing time.(Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)

Several states were forced to shut down vaccination sites or operate a limited number of people due to unavailability and shortage of vaccines. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)

Vaccination for those in the 18-44 age group started in Uttar Pradesh Monday, but only for those having a state residence proof. (Express Photo by Abhinav Saha)

After Moderna conveyed to Punjab last week it won’t sell directly to states, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday said both Pfizer and Moderna have made it known to Delhi that they will communicate only with the Union government. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)

Separately, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to assess state-wise demand for vaccines and float a global tender. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)