COVID-19: PM stresses states should not let vaccination speed go down
The prime minister was given a detailed picture on the COVID-19 outbreak in various states and districts.
By PTI| Published: 6th May 2021 4:17 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a comprehensive review of the public health response to COVID-19 where he said states should be given help and guidance for ramping up healthcare infrastructure, while the need for ensuring holistic containment measures was also discussed.
During the review, the prime minister also stressed the need to sensitise states so that the speed of vaccination against COVID-19 doesn’t come down and was briefed that around 31 per cent of the eligible population over the age of 45 has been given at least one dose, according to a statement issued by the Prima Minister’s Office.