Govt never spoke about vaccinating entire country: Health ministry

The government is not considering vaccinating the entire country as and when a vaccine for coronavirus is approved, heath secretary Rajesh Bhushan indicated today, saying it is a matter of discussion across the world whether people who once contracted coronavirus and have antibodies, are going to need it.

"The government has never spoken about vaccinating the entire country," Mr Bhushan said a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the three key facilities that are working on a vaccine. His office said the visit was meant to help him get a "first-hand perspective of the preparations, challenges and roadmap in India's endeavour to vaccinate its citizens".

Decisions are also being made about the logistics of vaccine transportation and distribution and who receives the vaccine first is also under deliberation.