Corona Vaccine | The Central Government has changed the rules for taking the Corona Vaccine Covicield. The government has fixed a gap of 12 to 16 weeks between the doses of two vaccines of Covishield. Earlier this interval was one month. However, the government has said that the new rules will not affect pre-booking. Those who have already booked to take the vaccine, they will be given the vaccine on time. This rule has now been implemented on the Kovin portal.
On Sunday, the central government said that changes have been made on the Co-Win portal regarding the Kovishield dose. Under this, the dose will be given in 12 - 16 weeks, but the booking done beforehand will not be canceled. Those who have already taken an online appointment for the second dose, it will be valid, it will not be canceled. The Health Ministry has advised people to reschedule the appointment date.
Health Ministry gave this information
The Ministry said, 'The Government of India has informed the States and Union Territories regarding this change. Necessary changes have also been made to the Co-Win portal to indicate a 12–16 week interval for taking a second dose of the Kovishield vaccine. He said, 'Some reports in the media have claimed that beneficiaries who have made an appointment for a second dose on the Co-Win portal in less than 84 days, should be returned from the vaccination centers without giving a second dose of Kovishield. Used to be.'