3rd phase of vax drive in March

New Delhi : The most vulnerable age group of people in the country, those aged above 50 will get the first jab in March second week onwards, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed Parliament on Friday.

The Health Minister said since the drive for the second phase to cover over 2 crore frontline workers is under progress, it is difficult to announce any fixed date right now but it is expected that the third phase of the vaccination drive will start in the second, third or fourth week of March.

Replying to a question during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, the minister made the announcement saying "The third phase drive will cover the most vulnerable people over the age of 50".