गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ COVID-19 vaccines for children from schools: Health Minister Politics COVID-19 vaccines for children from schools: Health Minister KathmanduPati December 15, 2021 KATHMANDU – Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said children in 12-13 age group will be given vaccines against COVID-19 at their schools. Talking to today, the Minister said COVID-19 vaccination centers will be set up within the school to incorporate the population aged 12 to 17 in the vaccination drive which has been scheduled to kick off from December 29. The government has imported Moderna vaccine for the population in the above mentioned age group. He went on to say that preparations were on to provide a booster dose of the vaccine as well. As he said, he has already talked with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba about the matter. “Booster dose is required to further increase the effectiveness of the previous shots. If needed, the government is ready to make it possible.” It may be noted that the government has already announced to give a booster dose to citizens above 60 who have already received two doses of China -manufactured Vero Cell vaccine. The World Health Organisation has recommended senior citizens, people with chronic illness and with heart and kidney diseases for the booster dose. Write your comments RELATED NEWS There is no bar for former President,Vice President to return… Government change is merely a rumour; work with confidence: PM… Anti-constitutional activities will not be accepted: Home Minister Lekhak Heinous crimes committed during conflict cannot be condoned: PM Oli Constitution amendment necessary for political stability: Prachanda Govt. urges agitating teachers to return to classroom Top Headlines Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal1 Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy2 Photo exhibition at Nepal Army Headquarters3 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’4 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy5 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet6 PM Oli extends New Year greetings7 Gold price ups Rs 2,000 per tola8 TRENDING Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government DIG Bishwaraj Pokharel recommended for Nepal Police AIG promotion The Cultural and Political History of Indra Jatra Preparations to ease lockdown in Kathmandu Valley Collateral Effects – India-China Border Quandary Dr. Govinda KC begins his 19th Satyagraha from Jumla PCR test to be available at Rs 2000
