The government on Tuesday allowed people above 45 years to get vaccinated against coronavirus from April 1."It has been decided that from April 1, the (COVID-19) vaccine will open for everybody above 45 years of age. We request that all those eligible should immediately register and get vaccinated," Javadekar said.
Until now, apart from those aged above 60, only those with co-morbidities and aged above 45 can get vaccinated.
Javadekar, while briefing the press following the Union Cabinet meeting, added that scientists have found that the second dose of the Covishield vaccine can be taken up to eight weeks after the first dose, as opposed to the initial recommendation of up to six weeks.