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COVID-19 vaccine in India could soon be delivered by drones as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is preparing to conduct a study on the feasibility of the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine delivery using drones. Also Read - 5 Medical Gadgets you must have at home amid COVID-19 crisis: Oximeter to Blood pressure monitor
The development comes as the Center has announced that the vaccination against COVID-19 for those above 18 years will begin across India from May 1, 2021, as part of the third phase of the inoculation drive in the country. Also Read - COVID-19 vaccine registration for 18 years+ begins on April 28: How to book appointment online