Now, Vaccine For 45, All Above
- 23-Mar-2021
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People who are 45 and above can take COVID-19 vaccination from April 1, Centre said today. The nationwide inoculation drive at a time Covid cases have surged in many states. ‘I appeal to every citizen who is 45 or above to register for vaccination,’ Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said. The cabinet decision to expand the drive that started in January.
At present, only citizens who are above 60 and those over 45 with other illnesses are allowed to get vaccination. A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to cover much more of the population.
This decision has been taken by cabinet on the advice of the coronavirus Task Force and experts. Union Minister has cleared that there was no shortage of vaccines and more were on the way.
