WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic also told a UN briefing that the chaos at Kabul airport was slowing deliveries of medical supplies.
Mandaviya met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and state Health Minister Veena George and other officials involved in Covid task force in the state.
He added that there will be strict monitoring particularly of those coming from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu.
The Centre had approved Covid-19 vaccination for lactating women on May 19 and pregnant women from June 25.
India has reported 38,667 new Covid cases and 478 deaths in 24 hours. The recovery rate stands at 97.45%.
Dr Kate O'Brien, WHO's director of immunization, vaccines and biologicals, explains why one must get vaccinated despite the risk of getting infected by Coronavirus.
The visit comes just days after the high-level central team gave a critical report on Covid-19 management in the state.
As a result, the state government has set up a 'Vathsalya' scheme in Udupi and Haveri districts to completely monitor children.
Amidst fear of Covid 3rd wave, the Bengaluru city has witnessed a whopping 499 cases of Covid-19 infection among children in the last ten days. The BBMP also witnessed a daily spike in cases. As per the latest data, Bengaluru Urban has reported 377 cases. Following the trend, the district administration has ordered a ban on devotees to temples on weekends to avoid public gathering.
A week ago, Bharat Biotech received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance certificate from Hungary in the manufacturing of Covaxin.
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