Chandigarh, Jan 12 (IANS) The first consignment of 2.04 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine 'Covishield', manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, arrived in Punjab by air on Tuesday, officials said.
The vaccine landed at the Chandigarh airport. It will be dispatched to various districts in specially-fabricated vehicles on Wednesday.
Punjab Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Hussan Lal said that healthcare and frontline workers will be vaccinated initially free of cost.
--IANS
vg/kr
Popular Right Now
Advertisement
Popular Keywords
- Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Date and Puja Timings
- Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Wishes
- WhatsApp threatens to exit India
- 10 lesser-known places to explore in Madhya Pradesh
- Puja Khedkar case
- India Flag Quotes
- Mahatma Gandhi Quotes
- Top Indian Companies
- Metro Card
- Top 10 Cleanest City
- High Streets Shopping
- Top 10 Indian Companies
- States vs Union Territories
Advertisement