As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, free precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available for all citizens above 18 years of age at government vaccination centres from July 15 for 75 days, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, announced on July 13, following a meeting of the Union Cabinet.
Tweeting on the decision, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that it would further strengthen India’s fight against COVID-19 and add an extra layer of safety. “I urge all those eligible to get their precaution dose at the earliest,’’ Mr. Mandaviya added.
