It has been decided that from 1st April, the vaccine will open for everybody above 45 years of age. We request that all eligible should immediately register and get vaccinated: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar #COVID19pic.twitter.com/RWoTORzYnW
India has administered nearly 4.85 crore vaccination shots since the immunisation drive began in January, according to government data. Over 32 lakh beneficiaries were given the jab in the last 24 hours.
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday announced the third phase of the country’s vaccination drive starting April 1, where everyone above the age of 45 would be eligible for the shot.