Maharashtra to start vaccination drive for 30-44 age group from tomorrow, know more

The Maharashtra government has been allocated 72 lakh vials of vaccines this month of which 25 lakh have been received and distributed.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will be starting a special COVID-19 inoculation drive for the 30-44 years, age group, from Saturday, an official said here. Until now, the inoculation of the 18-44 age group is taking place largely at private hospitals. The state had demanded permission from the Union government to start a special drive for the 30-44 age group as it largely covers the working sections of the population which would enable further relaxation of restrictions on shops, businesses and commercial activities, said a senior health department official.