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Tripura has reported the maximum percentage of wastage of Covid-19 vaccines in India so far. According to available data, 1,623 or 11 per cent of the total vaccine doses have been wasted in the state. According to sources, about 5,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been wasted in five states. Tripura immunization officer Kallol Roy said, “From Friday to Saturday 1 pm a total of 611 vials of Covid-19 vaccines have been wasted. Also read: India COVID19 vaccination update: 1.91 lakh people vaccinated on Day 1“While some vaccines can be used for more than 48 hours after opening a vial, vaccines for Covid-19 rubella, SARS virus must be administered within four hours..