Moderna refuses to send vaccines directly to Punjab govt, says its against our policy

Moderna has refused to send vaccines directly to the Punjab government according to their policy, state's nodal officer for vaccination, Vikas Garg said in an official statement.

The leading vaccine maker has said that it only deals with the Central government and not with any state government or private parties, news agency ANI reported.

So far, about 90 million people have been inoculated the world over with Moderna's vaccine.

Punjab government had earlier decided to approach global manufacturers for direct purchase of coronavirus vaccines. Chief Minister Singh directed health department to explore floating global tender for procurement from all possible sources.