Maleque: 20% people to be vaccinated by December

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque has said 20% of Bangladesh's population will be vaccinated by December under Covax facilities.

"As per total population of Bangladesh, we will get Covid-19 vaccines for 40% of the country under Covax facilities. WHO Chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus agreed to send coronavirus jabs to Bangladesh for our 40% people in phases," he said.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque has said 20% of Bangladesh's population will be vaccinated by December under Covax facilities.

"As per total population of Bangladesh, we will get Covid-19 vaccines for 40% of the country under Covax facilities. WHO Chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus agreed to send coronavirus jabs to Bangladesh for our 40% people in phases," he said.