NEW DELHI: The order of the health ministry said all above 18 in the country can take the booster dose. The dose can be taken after nine months of taking the second dose. The ministry said the booster dose will not be free.

The booster dose will be given from Sunday, April 10. The medicine is distributed via private centres. Categories prioritised will also be provided through government centres. Along with that, free vaccination will continue.

The first dose and the second dose will continue to be distributed through government vaccination centres, as well as booster doses for health workers, senior workers and those over 60 years of age.