Government prepares for the Transportation of COVID 19 vaccine

New Delhi, 7/1: The Central Government is preparing a full proof plan for the air transport of the COVID 19 vaccine and its safe movement to various parts of the country. The movements are likely to begin by Thursday or Friday.

“For vaccine transportation across the country, a common draft has been made. It will shortly be shared with stakeholders. The transportation of vaccine is likely to begin by today or tomorrow,” the government was quoted as saying by ANI.

Pune will be the central hub from where the vaccination will take place. According to sources  Passengers aircraft will be allowed to transport vaccines in the belly of the carrier. “Since the Pune airport is under the Indian Air Force, they will also be a part of it.”

The vaccines will be delivered to 41 designated hubs finalized by the government. Delhi, Karnal for northern India, Kolkata for eastern and Guwahati for northeastern states. Similarly, Chennai and Hyderabad are designated hubs for Southern India.