Officials announced on Wednesday that starting on Friday, all adults would be eligible to receive free booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine at government facilities as part of a special campaign. The government's "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" celebrations to honour the 75th anniversary of India's Independence will include an effort to increase third-dose coverage. The scheme will be valid for 75 days only. Less than 1% of the 77 crore-strong target population in the 18- to 59-year-old age range have received the precautionary dose till date. However, according to a government official quoted by the news agency PTI, about 26% of the estimated 16 crore eligible people in the 60+ age group, as well as healthcare and frontline personnel, have already received the booster shot.

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Key Points

• Officials announced on Wednesday that starting on Friday, all adults would be eligible to receive free booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine at government facilities as part of a special campaign.

• Less than 1% of the 77 crore-strong target population in the 18- to 59-year-old age range have received the precautionary dose till date. However, according to a government official quoted by the news agency PTI, about 26% of the estimated 16 crore eligible people in the 60+ age group, as well as healthcare and frontline personnel, have already received the booster shot.

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