Covid tightens grip on India: Mumbai stares at vaccine shortage, Delhi struggles with ICU beds

Amid resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Delhi is struggling with the shortage of ICU beds in hospitals, while Mumbai stares at a crunch in vaccine supplies.

As India witnesses resurgence of Covid-19 cases, two major cities -- Delhi and Mumbai -- are experiencing a shortage of important supplies to treat those infected with Covid-19. While Delhi is struggling with the shortage of ICU beds in hospitals, Mumbai stares at a crunch in vaccine supplies. On Thursday, the vaccination drive at 26 private hospitals in Mumbai was halted due to insufficient stock. According to the authorities, the vaccine stock at 26 of 73 private hospitals was exhausted, while the stock at other hospitals could only last for a day.