One dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people above 40 years by July 15The State government has decided to administer at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people above 40 years of age by July 15. Mr. Vijayan directed all departments to make preparations on a war footing to combat the third wave of COVID-19, which some experts believe is imminent. The government is directly purchasing vaccines to administer to 56 prioritised groups in the 18-44 age group. In the 45 plus age group, nearly 50 lakh people are yet to receive even a single dose of vaccine. Genetic surveillance data from the State would be analysed systematically every week for early warnings about any new mutations in the circulating virus strains.

Source: The Hindu June 05, 2021 16:17 UTC