First decision of Deuba-led Cabinet: Will vaccinate all citizens by mid-April, 2022

KATHMANDU, July 14: The newly appointed government has decided to vaccinate all eligible citizens by mid-April next year. One-third of them will be vaccinated by mid-October this year. Likewise, all the COVID-19 vaccines will be provided free of cost.

This was the first decision taken by the Council of Ministers meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Tuesday evening. The Cabinet met following the oath of office and secrecy by newly elected Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and four members of his cabinet.