Can vaccinate people above age 18 in 3 months: Delhi CM Kejriwal

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Amidst the rising cases of corona infection in the national capital Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there is no need to panic from the situation. During the press conference on Thursday, Kejriwal said that the time has come that vaccine should be applied to all people above the age of 18 years.

He said that now the production of vaccine has increased significantly.

Kejriwal said that till now the list is made as to who is eligible, but now the list should be made as to who is not eligible. Permission should be given to apply vaccine everywhere so that people come there and get the vaccine installed.

He said that if the Central Government relaxes the rules, then in 3 months, we can apply the vaccine to the whole of Delhi.

Kejriwal held a review meeting with Health Minister Satyendar Jain and Health Secretary and other and senior officials on Thursday, in the capital Delhi once again amidst the growing cases of corona.

He said that to overcome the corona, there is a need to take strictness, not laxity.

Kejriwal added: We are watching the situation. Delhi government is taking all necessary steps. We are seeking opinions from experts. I appeal to all the people that all those who are eligible to get vaccinated must get vaccinated.

With this, Arvind Kejriwal talked about increasing vaccination to war level. Kejriwal said that if we get permission from the central government, then we will get the entire Delhi vaccinated within three months. There will now be one thousand centers to be vaccinated in Delhi. Time will also be extended, now the vaccine can be administered from 9 am to 9 pm.

Kejriwal said that those who are taking care of Corona and not following the rules of Covid 19 will now be strict against them. There will be strictness against those who do not wear masks.

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