KANNUR: Minister KK Shailaja said that the COVID vaccine will be given to all as per the availability. Priority is determined by how much vaccine is available. More quantities will be made available to all as soon as they are received. The minister was speaking to the media after assessing the preparations for the COVID vaccination at the district hospital.

"If the vaccine is obtained together, it will be made available at all health centers. We have started preparations for this. At present, priority is given to the health workers around the world. The COVID vaccine offers great hope," the minister said.