Pakistan will start Covid-19 vaccination drive for those aged 30 and above from May 22, the government announced on Friday amid surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
Taking to his official Twitter account, Federal Minister Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar, who also heads the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), announced that government is opening up vaccination for 30 years and older starting tomorrow.
“The messages for those who are being scheduled will go out today,” he added.
In today's NCOC meeting it has been decided to open up vaccination for 30 years and older starting tomorrow. The messages for those who are being scheduled will go out today.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) May 21, 2021
On May 16, the government opened up Covid-19 vaccine registration for citizens aged 30 and above.
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