'Keep vaccine pace up': PM says amid shortage complaints

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting to review the response to the coronavirus crisis that has overwhelmed the healthcare system. The Prime Minister expressed concern about the falling pace of vaccinations. PM Modi said. ‘Citizens should be facilitated for vaccination despite lockdowns and healthcare workers involved in vaccination must not be diverted for other duties’ He spoke about the need to sensitise states that the speed of vaccination doesn't come down. ‘PM directed that states should be given help and guidance about leading indicators to ramp up healthcare infrastructure,” a note from the Prime Minister’s Office read.