updated: Feb 28 2021, 08:54 ist
The Union government fixed Rs 250 as the ceiling price for Covid vaccine dose at private hospitals until further notice as the country geared up for the next phase of its vaccination programme.
Informing states about the pricing, the National Health Mission said that private hospitals can charge Rs 150 per vaccine dose and Rs 100 as user fees from recipients.
In the next phase of Covid vaccination starting Monday, senior citizens aged 60 and above and those with comorbidities, aged 45 years to 59 years, will be vaccinated against Covid-19, Karnataka health officials said on Saturday. Vaccination sessions will be held from 12 noon to 5 pm for four days a week, said Karnataka Immunisation Deputy Director Dr Rajani Nageshrao, adding cost should be deposited in the specified GoI bank account by private hospitals .