COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged above 45 from April 1: Govt

The Centre has opened COVID-19 vaccination for everyone aged above 45 starting April 1.

Briefing media after Cabinet meeting in New Delhi today, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar requested all eligible people to immediately register and get vaccinated.

He said vaccination is the shield against COVID-19.

He also clarified that vaccines are available in enough number and there is no scarcity.

He said in the last 24 hours, more than 32 lakh vaccines were administered.