A total of 60 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech have been allocated for 30 lakh school and college students from 12 to 17 years of age. The jab will kick off as soon as possible.
Health Minister Zahid Maleque came up with the disclosure during a press conference held at BCPS auditorium in the capital's Mohakhali area on Sunday (October 10).
“The matter has already been discussed with the Ministry of Information and Communication technology. Students aged between 12 and 17 will be eligible for the drive showing birth certificate if anyone does not have NID card,” the minister said.