Maharashtra govt announces free covid19 vaccine for all between 18-44 years
Maharashtra has reported 66,358 new COVID-19 cases and 895 deaths on Tuesday.
New Delhi: Maharashtra Government on Wednesday announced free COVID-19 vaccination to all the citizens aged between 18-44 years.
“Today, the Cabinet under the leadership of CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has decided to provide free COVID-19 vaccination to all the citizens of Maharashtra aged between 18-44 years,” Maha CM said.
On Tuesday, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar has expressed concern over the availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses, and said that people who are yet to receive the second dose will be given priority.
The Central government in the third phase of the vaccination drive has allowed citizens above 18 years to get inoculated starting May 1. Speaking to the media here, the Mumbai Mayor said, “All centres will be ready but there is a question that if they will get adequate vaccine supply. From May 1, we have to give a vaccine to all above 18 years of age but we’ll have to see the vaccine supply as earlier vaccination will continue and the second dose is to be prioritised.”
Maharashtra has reported 66,358 new COVID-19 cases and 895 deaths on Tuesday.