Pakistan government will start vaccinating people aged 60 and above against COVID-19 on March 10, health officials said.
Pakistan began registration of those 60 years and above for the coronavirus vaccination drive from February 15 asking the citizens to send their details on text message at 1166 or at the national immunization management system (NIMS) website.
Those eligible for vaccination will be informed about the vaccine center and the date of vaccination through a text message.
“Pak Covid-19 vaccination, next phase — starting 10 March, inshallah. Beginning with the senior most citizens, who will receive SMS with instructions on their cell phones,” the SAPM tweeted.
Pakistan launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive in early February beginning with the healthcare workers in the first phase after receiving 500,000 Sinopharm doses.
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