Decision to bring in Covid-19 vaccine to be taken after discussing with PM: health minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said the final decision to bring Covid-19 vaccine will be taken after discussing with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
"Coronavirus vaccines are being developed in different countries. We have also talked with several countries over the vaccine. The final decision will be taken after consultation with the prime minister on how our citizens will get the vaccine," he said.
The minister was addressing a meeting in Manikganj Sadar upazila, marking National Mourning Day and the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
He said coronavirus has spread all over the world. Although there are low population in European countries, there were high mortality rates from the virus.
"We have been able to reduce the death rate through proper treatment and proper healthcare. The coronavirus cases and death rate are gradually decreasing in the country," the minister said.
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