"PM Modi will be beginning the vaccination program. The details are being worked out," Mr Paul told NDTV on the launch of one of the world's largest vaccination program two days later.
The samples of those testing positive were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune to ascertain the type of virus they are infected with.
The pandemic could set back the global health progress achieved in the past 20 years and in 2021, the world would have to work hard to repair and reinforce their health systems if they want to effectively deliver vaccines, the WHO said.
Varun Dhawan has confirmed he has contracted Covid-19 during the shoot of his film Jug Jugg Jeeyo in Chandigarh. He has shared proof of how he is keeping in touch with his friends while quarantining in the city.
The Prime Minister also indicated that his government is likely to wait for a vaccine that is made in India as he talked about cheap but effective vaccines
Earlier on Wednesday, deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Chinmoy Biswal had sent a notice to Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Darshan Pal asking him why action should not be taken against him and his allies.
