Over 15,000 cases have been reported in India over the last 24 hours. The registration for Covid-19 vaccination for senior citizens and people aged 45 and above with comorbidities has begun today.
It is important that after recovery from Covid-19, all patients should take safety precautions, medicines and regular follow up which will definitely reduce the complications and help in faster recovery, says Dr Dinesh V Kamath
The second phase will cover the next priority age group -- those aged over 60 and those between 45 to 59 years of age suffering from pre-specified co-morbidities.
"I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
No public movement will be allowed in the city between 11 pm and 6 am, except for essential services.
These six states are Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the government said.
India reports 16,752 new cases, 11,718 discharges and 113 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the health ministry's updated data on Sunday.
Two doses to be taken in a gap of 28 days will cost Rs 500. This price will include taxes, reports said.
The Election Commission on Friday (February 26) said that everyone on election duty will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before polling day.
India reported 16,577 new cases, 12,179 discharges and 120 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the health ministry's updated data on Friday.
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