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BENGALURU: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the opening up of Covid-19 vaccination for citizens between the ages 18 and 44 starting May 1, lakhs of people in that age group have been registering on the CoWIN app since Wednesday. However, Karnataka may start vaccinating citizens in that age group only towards the later part of May second week or early part of May third week.
With a severe backlog of orders and demands from multiple states other than their prior commitment to the Union Government, vaccine manufacturers may be able to deliver the first batch of vaccines, independently being procured by Karnataka, only by mid-May.
Making arrangements to ensure COVID guidelines are followed in Modi s rallies: BJP
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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2021, 11:08 PM IST
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The sources said that chairs for the rallies participants have been placed at adequate distance in every block of the two venues so that social distancing is followed. It will be ensured that everyone entering the rally venues wears a mask, they said.
Here s how BJP will maintain social distancing at PM Modi s rally amid surging Covid cases
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address two poll rallies in West Bengal on Saturday, BJP sources said the party has been taking adequate measures to ensure that social distancing is maintained and people attending them wear masks. The sources said that chairs for the rallies participants have been placed at adequate distance in every block of the two venues so that social distancing is followed. It will be ensured that everyone entering the rally venues wears a mask, they said.
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching a four-day countrywide "Tika Utsav" (inoculation festival) from Sunday, Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram criticised him for terming it a festival, while seeking more .
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