Covid-19 vaccination drive

The affidavit in Gauhati High Court submitted by state respondents states that the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Health & Family Welfare had directed all States to initiate vaccination of bedridden persons and persons with disabilities or other special needs.

The Court was hearing the SLP filed by the state of Andhra Pradesh challenging the High Court's order whereby it categorically refused to interfere in the State Election Commissioner's decision to hold Panchayat polls.

AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said he wants to assure everyone that the vaccine is safe and efficacious.