Vaccination for 18-45 age group will be available only in private centres; Centre issues guidelines

NEW DELHI: The central government has announced measures for the vaccination of people between the ages of 18 and 45 in the country. The vaccination facility for those above 18 years of age will be available only in private centers. People can register to receive the vaccine through the CoWin app or website (https://www.cowin.gov.in/home).

Young people can register for the vaccine from April 28. The vaccine will be available in private hospitals and clinics across the country from May 1. Since the vaccine has to be obtained through private hospitals, people may have to pay for it themselves. Both Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech have released a list of prices. Covishield manufactured by the Serum Institute of India will be given at Rs 400 per dose to states and Rs 600 per dose to private hospitals, while Bharat Biotech's Covaxin will cost Rs 600 per dose for the states and Rs 1,200 per dose for private hospitals.