Health Minister Birodh Khatiwada announces plan to reach to schools to vaccinate 12-17 years old children

Kathmandu: Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said 12-17 years old children will be given vaccines against COVID-19 at their schools.

Talking to National News Agency today, Minister Khatiwada said COVID-19 vaccination centres would be set up within the school to incorporate the school-going children aged 12 to 17 years.

He shares the vaccination drive has been scheduled to kick off from December 29. He also announced the government has already decided to administer the third dose of Vero Cell to people above sixty years.