The Delhi government on Monday announced that it would provide free COVID-19 vaccines to everyone above the age of 18. Earlier, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, among other states had announced free vaccination. #ArvindKejriwal #DelhiFightsCorona
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"Today, we have given the approval for the purchase of 1.34 crore vaccine doses. We will make an effort to ensure that it is purchased soon and administered to people at the earliest,” said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced in a video conference. #DelhiCovid #vaccine
"This is not the time to earn profits,” he added, while talking about the prices of the vaccines. To note, SII will sell doses to state governments at Rs. 400 each, while Bharat Biotech will sell doses at Rs. 600 each. #Covishield #Covaxin #CoronavirusPandemic #vaccinated #Delhi
Referring to the COVID Care Center in Delhi's Radha Soami Satsang Beas, the CM said, “They currently have 150 (oxygen) beds, which will eventually be raised to 5,000 beds. We're also setting up a 200-bed ICU there.” #RadhaSoamiSatsangBeas #DelhiLockdown #CovidHelp #ArvindKejriwal
As of Sunday, Delhi reported a total of 10,27,715 COVID-19 cases, of which, 94,952 are active. Meanwhile, last week, the Centre had revised its vaccine policy allowing those aged 18+ to get vaccinated from May 1. But, the Centre will only cover the cost for people aged over 45.
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