Covid vaccination likely to begin in India by Jan 12
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Covid vaccination likely to begin in India by Jan 12 (Photo: Bidesh Manna/IANS). Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Jan 7 : The much-anticipated inoculation programme against Covid-19 in the country is expected to begin by January 12, government sources told IANS. In all likelihood, the Covid immunisation drive is expected to start early next week. Considering the preparations, the roll-out may start on January 11 or latest by January 12, a senior government official inducted in the vaccine distribution programme said.
The sources also informed that the government has started preparing the freight carrying the vaccine vials for transportation to different hubs located across the country. The agencies involved in the vaccine roll-out programme will start dispatching the vaccine vials from Thursday onwards, they added.
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Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviewed the preparedness for the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination dry run on Friday - PTI
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviewed the preparedness for the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination dry run on Friday - PTI×
As India inches towards its mammoth Covid-19 vaccination programme, expected to cover over 30 crore individuals in the first phase, it has planned one more inoculation mock drill in 736 districts across the States and Union Territories on Friday.
The roll-out of the actual vaccine is expected next week.
Addressing Health Ministers and other healthcare officials from different States, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan urged them to lead the initiative from the front with keen oversight and personal involvment.
The World Health Organisation welcomed India's decision to give emergency use authorisation to two COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, saying it will "help intensify and strengthen the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the region."
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