Govt to vaccinate 75.54 lakh school students by Jan 31
The government aims to ensure first dose of Covid-19 vaccine to 75.54 lakh school students (aged above 12) by January 31.
Students can get the vaccine showing their respective school's identity card.
They will not need to show other documents, said Education Minister Dipu Moni at a press conference today at the Secretariat.
The minister further said that in-person classes will continue as usual.
There are over 1.16 crore students, aged between 12 and 18, across the country.
So far, 44 lakh students took the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine and over 4 lakh got two doses.
The vaccination rate is poor among Qwami Madrasa students, the minister said, adding that the ministry will give directives to the Local administration to take steps in this regard.
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