Rajasthan CM calls for booster dose for all
The Hindu
Will push Centre for universal coverage, says Ashok Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday urged the Centre to provide booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people of all age groups and start free vaccination of children below 15 years without delay.
Mr. Gehlot claimed that the State government's “constant pressure” had forced the Centre to announce .
“We will continue to exert pressure on the Union government for taking an early decision on booster dose [for all]. We will constantly request the Prime Minister, send letters and impress upon them the need to administer the booster dose to everyone in the country, not just to those above 60 years,” Mr. Gehlot said at a programme in Jaipur marking the launch of vaccination for children in the 15-18 age group.
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