coronavirus vaccine at designated government facilities and private hospitals from 1 March, the Centre said on Wednesday."The covid-19 vaccination will be available in over 20,000 private vaccination centres.
The vaccine will be given free of cost at government centres," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar at the Union Cabinet briefing, adding that those who want to get vaccinated from private hospitals will have to pay.Also Read | Bitter home truths for migrant workers“The amount they would need to pay will be decided by the health ministry within 3-4 days as they are in discussion with manufacturers and hospitals," said Javadekar.Currently, over 10,000 hospitals--private and government--are being used to administer covid-19 shots..