The Delhi Government on Friday said it will not launch the vaccine drive for those between 18-44 years from Saturday. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people not to visit any centres as of now because this may deteriorate law and order situation and breach Covid-19 appropriate behaviour.
“I appeal to all citizens to not queue up at vaccination centres before our announcement as this might lead to violation of social distancing and create a law-and-order situation, we have not yet received the vaccines from the companies. It is hoped that the vaccines will arrive in a day or two, following which, we will begin the drive,” Kejriwal said.
According to officials, the national capital will receive three lakh COVIDHIELD vaccines in next two -three days.
“The Delhi administration is in constant touch with the companies, we have two vaccines -- COVISHIELD and COVAXIN -- both the companies have been urged to render 67 lakh doses each within three months,” Kejriwal added.
On the behalf of its administration, CM Kejriwal assured Delhi residents that the official announcement will be made about the vaccination drive. “Once we get the vaccines, we will make an official announcement, following which, only those who are registered and given appointments are to come to the vaccination centres. I request everyone, not to rush. Everyone is to be inoculated and preparations have been made for the same,” Kejriwal said.
Appealing to the masses for their support by following Covid19 protocol, Kejriwal said with everyone’s support, we can complete the vaccination process within the next three months.
“This is a humongous exercise and to execute this herculean task is a massive challenge. This can only be completed with everyone’s support. Ergo, it is a request to not crowd the vaccination centres in the coming days. Each and every person will be vaccinated. The Central Government and the Delhi Government are working together, and only once all of us are on the same page, can we be guaranteed of success,” he added.