New Delhi: The Union Cabinet decided to start Covid- 19 vaccination from April 1^st, people those who are 45 years and above.  The Union I & B Minister Prakash Javadekar told to the reporters the cabinet took decision on Tuesday.

He said ramping up the nationwide inoculation drive at a time Covid- 19 cases have surged in many states. “The Union Minister appeal to every citizen who is 45 or above to register for vaccination” announcing the cabinet decision to expand the drive that started in January. At present, only citizens who are above 60 and those over 45 with other illnesses are allowed to get vaccination. A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to vastly widen its reach to cover much more of the population. Those 45 and above can start registering for vaccination from April 1.

“This decision has been taken by cabinet on the basis of the advice of the Covid- 19 Task Force and experts” he said. He asserted that there was no shortage of vaccines and more were on the way. According to the minister, 4.85 crore people have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine and 80 lakh have received the second dose. India has seen a spike in Covid- 19 cases over the past few weeks, with the daily rise staying above 30,000 since March 18.