Prioritising the vulnerable in COVID-19 vaccination for 18-plus group is essentialWhen supply is finite, it is a no-brainer that a burgeoning demand will not be met. This age segment was among the early priority groups for vaccination. This would include those in banks, delivery agents, transportation staff, store workers, vendors, lawyers and journalists. The Centre, which has assumed a sutradhar’s role in this entire pandemic, must draw up a list of priority categories that each State can then adapt to its local requirements. Once vaccine supply picks up, a more expansive first-come, first-served basis, as in the private sector now, can be adopted.

Source: The Hindu May 26, 2021 18:33 UTC