Updated On: 18 May, 2021 12:00 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The statement comes at a time when the Centre has come under severe criticism on vaccine availability. Many states had to halt vaccinations for the 18-44 age group citing vaccine shortage. Last week, police also made arrests in Delhi, reportedly, after some people posted posters criticizing Covid-19 vaccine exports.

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla. File Pic
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has said that the SII never exported vaccines at the cost of the people in India.
The statement comes at a time when the Centre has come under severe criticism on vaccine availability and shortage. Many states had to halt vaccinations for the 18-44 age group citing vaccine shortage. Last week, police also made arrests in Delhi, reportedly, after some people posted posters criticizing Covid-19 vaccine exports. Congress leaders also posted on Twitter against the move.