Assam To Provide Free COVID Jab To Everyone From 18-45 Year

The Assam government on April 20 decided to provide free COVID vaccines for everyone aged between 18-45 years in the state from May 1. Reportedly, the government has ordered one crore COVAXIN doses from Bharat Biotech. Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated "funds collected in Assam Arogya Nidhi last year shall be utilised for the procurement of vaccines." The NHM, Assam will be nodal agency for vaccine procurement.