Union Health Minister -- Harsh Vardhan has said India is expected to have a COVID-19 vaccine in a few months and the country should be in the process of delivering it to people in the next six months. He said to fight against COVID-19 the social vaccine of maintaining a distance of six feet should be followed, along with regular washing of hands and wearing of masks and face covers, especially in public places.
He mentioned maintaining a distance of six feet, regular washing of hands and wearing of masks/face covers, especially in public places can save lives along with livelihood, which has been the ultimate goal of government. He said this potent social vaccine can stop the disease and it also forms the foundation of the Jan Andolan against COVID-19.
Besides, he said IRCS, through its blood centres, has gone out of its way to ensure that there is no shortage of blood for the people in need. He said innovative ways of promotion of voluntary blood donation coupled with dedicated efforts of the staff, managers and volunteers have resulted into the 24x7 operations of blood services across the country.