Government sets up task force for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The task force will also chalk out a budget and discuss how capital can be raised for procurement, distribution of the vaccine
Till Friday night, the coronavirus disease had infected 19,385,292 people around the world and killed 720,053.
In the absence of vaccine masks, social distancing, and restriction of regular activities had played an important role in spreading the virus. The government of India has formed a
task force for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. This panel will be lead by Niti Aayog’s Dr VK Paul and co- chaired by health secretary Rajesh Bhushan, HT quoted unnamed sources.
The task force comprises representatives from all relevant ministries and institutions which will further help in smooth distribution of the vaccine in India. Several vaccines across
the world are in the race of clinical trials. And the task force will pick the vaccine which India will buy for its huge population.
The committee members will decide which vaccine or vaccines will be effective for Indian citizens. The task force will also chalk out a budget and discuss how capital can be raised for procurement, distribution of the vaccine. Moreover, the high-level panel will prepare a strategy on inventory management and administration.
At present, India is witnessing a rapid surge in coronavirus cases. In the last two days, India added more than one lakh cases. As per Union Health Ministry data, India on Saturday recorded 20.88 lakh cases of coronavirus.
See also : NEP 2020
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