23 states to administer free COVID-19 vaccine from May 1. Check out full list here
Among these 23 states, some will administer coronavirus vaccine for free to only those people in the 18-45 age group; while in other states the vaccine will be free for all
BusinessToday.In | April 26, 2021 | Updated 16:36 IST
As part of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive, 14.19 crore vaccine doses have been administered thus far
Since the announcement by the Centre that all persons above the age of 18 will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine from May 1 onwards, 23 states have announced that they will inoculate their citizens free of cost. Among these 23 states, some will administer coronavirus vaccine for free to only those people in the 18-45 age group; while in other states the vaccine will be free for all. However, the Centre s vaccination drive of free inoculation for those above 45 years of age will continue as intended.
UPDATE: After our story aired Thursday night, 13 Investigates heard from more residents who said they were charged $25 for the COVID-19 vaccine at Centra Clinic earlier this year. Centra s explanation is below. In a letter to the state on Feb. 22, the clinic said it had stopped charging an out-of-pocket fee.
We ve also heard from residents who said they were charged for the vaccine at other facilities. We re currently investigating those complaints and will keep you updated. If you were charged upfront for the vaccine, fill out the form at the bottom of this story.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Barbara Thomas said she spent at least four hours every day looking up vaccine providers online and calling locations in Houston, Austin and San Antonio to sign up earlier this year.
UPDATE: After our story aired Thursday night, 13 Investigates heard from more residents who said they were charged $25 for the COVID-19 vaccine at Centra Clinic earlier this year. Centra s explanation is below. In a letter to the state on Feb. 22, the clinic said it had stopped charging an out-of-pocket fee.
We ve also heard from residents who said they were charged for the vaccine at other facilities. We re currently investigating those complaints and will keep you updated. If you were charged upfront for the vaccine, fill out the form at the bottom of this story.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Barbara Thomas said she spent at least four hours every day looking up vaccine providers online and calling locations in Houston, Austin and San Antonio to sign up earlier this year.
The Indian government is set to role out the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination from March 1. Senior citizens above the age of 60 years and those over 45
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