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Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the Centre to come up with a clear guideline over procurement and use of COVID-19 vaccine. During the video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Banerjee said: "Regarding vaccines, the Central government should authorise which vaccine to be procured and used. During the video conference, the Chief Minister further requested the Prime Minister to provide more High Flow Nasal Cannula and ventilators to the state. At present there are 715 ventilators in COVID-19 hospitals in the state. Banerjee further said: "We have involved around 1 crore Self Help Group members to create awareness and guidance on COVID-19.".