Govt to vaccinate 90% with 1st dose by Nov 30

November 12, 2021 18:16

Manohar Agnani, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry, during an online interactive session on the ongoing 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign, says that 80 per cent of India is cover with a single dose, while 39 per cent has been given both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

"We want the first dose coverage to reach 90% by November 30. Health workers will knock on every door, check, inspire and motivate people to get vaccinated. Every individual has a role, we've requested NGOs too to pool in their resources. We have three vaccines: Covaxin, Covishield and SputnikV.

"Right now we are focusing on vaccination for adults," he said when asked about a booster dose.

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