Who are eligible for covid-19 precaution dose? When will it be rolled out?

Updated On Dec 27, 2021 10:32 am IST

Amid the Omicron scare, India has announced the precaution dose of covid-19. But, not everyone is eligible for the same. Who will get the booster shot? When will it be rolled out?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that from January 10, 2022, the precautionary dose for covid-19 will be rolled out for the citizens.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:32 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that from January 10, 2022, the precautionary dose for covid-19 will be rolled out for the citizens.(PTI)

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However, this dose is exclusive for a selected part of the citizens. Not everyone will get this precautionary dose.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:32 am IST

However, this dose is exclusive for a selected part of the citizens. Not everyone will get this precautionary dose.(Hindustan Times)

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On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the precautionary dose will be provided to the healthcare professionals who have been the frontline covid warriors.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:32 am IST

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the precautionary dose will be provided to the healthcare professionals who have been the frontline covid warriors.(PTI)

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This precautionary dose will also be provided to the senior citizens with co-morbidity.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:32 am IST

This precautionary dose will also be provided to the senior citizens with co-morbidity.(PTI)

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However, PM Modi also mentioned that it won't be provided to all senior citizens with co-morbidity. A go-ahead from their doctors are needed to get the precautionary dose.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:32 am IST

However, PM Modi also mentioned that it won't be provided to all senior citizens with co-morbidity. A go-ahead from their doctors are needed to get the precautionary dose.(Hindustan Times)

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