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New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, on Monday said that people above the age group of 50 will be administered COVID-19 vaccines by March.
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Addressing a press conference on the matter, Vardhan also said that not a single coronavirus case has been detected in 188 districts in the country over the past seven days.
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“We will be in a situation to administer vaccines to those above 50 years of age in March… In the last 7 days, no new cases of COVID19 have been reported in 188 districts of the country,” Harsh Vardhan said.
80-85 per cent frontline workers vaccinated: Health Minister
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He, however, appealed that it is crucial that people continue to follow COVID appropriate behaviour along with the real vaccine. “80-85 per cent frontline workers vaccinated, 20-25 countries to be availed with the vaccine.
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At least 18-20 vaccines are in preclinical, clinical & advanced stages. Expect them in the coming months,” he further added.
CONCLUSION
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The Union Health Minister expressed confidence that if the dream of ‘Health for All’ is ever to be fulfilled in the world, its model will be developed in India.
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“Our holistic approach, ancient medical wisdom, other health facilities and systems collectively will make a model emulatable for the world,” he said, news agency ANI quoted.
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Vardhan said that COVID-19 crisis helped strengthen the country’s health potential as India turned a crisis into opportunity.
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“From 1 lab to 2,500 labs, we improved. Genome sequencing, which is being talked about now, has been in Indian labs since May-June last year,” he further added.
