The vaccination drive against novel coronavirus will begin from January 16 in India, the government said on Friday.
The vaccination drive against novel coronavirus will begin from January 16 in India, the government said on Friday. The statement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the Covid-19 situation in a meeting.
According to the government statement, nearly 3 crore healthcare and frontline workers will be given priority in Covid-19 vaccination drive.
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"After the detailed review, it was decided that in view of the forthcoming festivals including Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, etc, the Covid-19 vaccination will start from January 16, 2021," a government statement said.
After healthcare and frontline workers, priority will be given to those above 50 years of age.
"Emergency Use Authorisation or Accelerated Approval has been granted by the National Regulator for two vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) which have established safety and immunogenicity," the government said.
