With Phase III of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive set to start on May 1, Pune Municipal Corporation received a new stock of 25,000 doses of Covishield vaccine on Wednesday. However, despite receiving new stock, the district continues to struggle with the shortage of vaccine. Pune Municipal Corporation said the vaccines will be only distributed at government facilities and not to private hospitals.

"This arrangement and adjustment are being done because of less stock of vaccines with administration," Municipal Corporation said. It added that second doses to people who have already received the first will be given priority. "Walk in not allowed for the first dose of vaccine, only those who have registered online and have an appointment will be given the first dose at centres tomorrow," it added.