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This is Modi”s first interaction with chief ministers following the recent approval of two coronavirus vaccines for restricted emergency use by India”s drug regulator and the announcement of January 16 as the date for the rollout.
The prime minister has often spoken with state chief ministers following the pandemic”s outbreak in the country.
India”s drugs regulator has approved Oxford vaccine Covishield, being manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country.
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Modi has it the world”s largest inoculation program and the first priority will be given to nearly three crore healthcare and frontline workers.