Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said children aged 5-11 years will be given Covid-19 vaccines at their respective educational institutions.
"This vaccination program for children will be conducted in the city corporation areas. We will vaccinate the children at schools there," he told reporters after an event on the occasion of National Mourning Day at National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka, reports UNB.
The minister said there are 2.20 lakh children aged between 5 and 11 years. And all children including those who are homeless or out-of-school will be vaccinated.
The registration process is underway but those concerned have has been asked to complete soon. The Primary and Mass Education Ministry is working on these issues, he added.
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