The CM got the Covaxin shot at the Odisha Assembly dispensary and appealed to all eligible beneficiaries to get the jab as vaccines rolled out in the state are safe and have no side effects
It is free at Government facilities
New Delhi: The Union Government has fixed Rs. 250 per dose of
COVID-19 vaccine to be administered on citizens above 60 years of age and persons above 45 years with comorbidities as part of Phase-3 vaccination drive starting from tomorrow.
Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, interacted with Health Secretaries and Mission Directors of all States and Union Territories on the vaccination of age-appropriate groups through a video-conference yesterday. States were explained that private hospitals functioning as COVID Vaccination Centre (CVCs) can charge subject to a ceiling of Rs. 250 per person per dose along with electronic and financial management mechanism in this regard. User names and passwords must be provided to Private Hospitals to facilitate effective use of CoWIN 2.0. In addition, mapping of private facilities with the nearest cold chain points to ensure seamless flow of vaccines to them.
"Rs 250 will be the ceiling Rs 150 cost of vaccine plus Rs 100 service charge. This arrangement will remain effective till further orders," a source said.
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