25-30 crore Indians could be vaccinated for COVID by Aug 2021: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on November 30, informed that a COVID-19 vaccine will be provided in first 3-4 months of next year.

"In the first 3-4 months of next year, there is a possibility that we will be able to provide vaccine to the people of the country.

By July-August, we have a plan to provide vaccines to around 25-30 crore people and we are preparing accordingly." He further said, "I would like to request everyone to remember and follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour like wearing masks and following social distancing.

These are important for health."