New Delhi: Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain stated that 100 people got their first dose of the vaccine at each of the 81 centres in Delhi on Saturday.
"The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that the state government will make the vaccination against COVID-19 free for the people," he said, adding that getting COVID-19 vaccines is not compulsory but an option for people.
He said that there was a target to get 8100 people vaccinated towards the end of the day but only 53.52 per cent got inoculated.
"The number of vaccination centres in Delhi will be increased to 215 and we will eventually increase it to 1000 centres. This will depend on the speed the vaccine will be supplied to the metropolis," Jain said.
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"We have allowed it for people to decide whether they want to get a vaccine or not," the health minister said.
"A total of 4,317 people were vaccinated on the first day of the drive and 51 people have shown side effects. The health condition of 22-year-old security guard deteriorated after getting vaccinated and he was referred to ICU. However, now he is stable and has been discharged," the minister added.
He also stated that all the health protocols of the Central government were followed and urged people not to pay heed to rumours.
"Vaccination can provide immunity. The people should continue wearing masks and maintaining social distancing for precautionary measures," Jain said.
"The hospitals under Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) did not participate in the vaccination drive due to the ongoing strike," he added.
