Oyogist has learned that the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi has said the country will administer the Covid-19 vaccine to all citizens above the age of 18.
The prime minister Disclosed that his government would take back control of the vaccination programme from regional governments after chronic shortages of vaccine doses.
Modi said;
“From June 21, the centre [federal government] will provide free vaccines to states for all above 18,” he said in a televised address.Vaccine supply will be increasing in the coming days,” Mr Modi said.
“Seven companies in the country are producing different vaccines. Three vaccine trials are at an advanced state.”“Research on a nasal spray vaccine is continuing, which if successful can significantly boost India’s vaccination drive.” he said Further.
