Procure Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine ASAP To Inoculate Kids: Delhi CM
Mumbai: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday suggested that the country should expedite procurement of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to inoculate children.
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The state comes after the US pharma company sought fast-track approval for its jab in India.
“We should procure this vaccine asap for our children,” Kejriwal tweeted, citing a news story on fast-track approval sought by the company.
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However, Delhi Chief Minister has been requesting the Central government to explore suitable vaccine options, citing the opinion of experts that a possible third wave of Covid19 in the coming months may affect children.
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Pfizer, which has offered 5 crore doses to India between July and October, recently held a series of interactions with Indian government authorities.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has also suggested that the Centre should vaccinate students and teachers if it decides to conduct class 12 Board exams delayed due to the second wave of the virus.
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