<p>PM Modi addressed an all-party meeting on the Covid-19 situation. Here are the key things to know:<br /><br />1. "Eight vaccines are in different stages and three are in key trial stages. Experts believe that the world is weeks away from a vaccine," the Prime Minister said.<br /><br />2. "Prices of the vaccine is of key importance. The government is in talks with states to determine prices and costs of vaccines and inoculation," he added.<br /><br />3. "The world is keenly watching and waiting for vaccine development, and India is also at the forefront of its development and will get a vaccine as soon as it is deemed safe. India will start Covid-19 vaccination programme as soon as experts give nod," he said following the all-party meet.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/covid-19-vaccine-to-be-available-in-next-few-weeks-says-pm-modi-923209.html">Covid-19 vaccine to be available in next few weeks, says PM Modi</a></strong></p>.<p>4. On concerns of the cold chain distribution and logistical availability for distribution of vaccines, the Prime Minister reassured parties that India has a great and well-experienced cold-chain distribution network and measures are being taken to strengthen this network further.</p>.<p>5. Center and states are collaborating on this vaccine distribution chain network." India has the expertise & capacity in vaccine distribution & fare better compared to other nations. We have a very big and experienced network in the field of vaccination. We will fully exploit it," the PM said.</p>.<p>6. Health workers will be the first to get vaccines, the prime minister reiterated.</p>.<p>7. Our scientists are very confident of succeeding in their endeavour of making the coronavirus vaccine. The world is keeping a watch on the cheapest & safe vaccine. That is why the world is watching India.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html">Follow DH's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>8. Even as we are the doorstep of a vaccine, it is of crucial importance to maintain all precautions, social distancing and follow mask protocols, the PM reminded the nation.</p>.<p>9. PM Modi asked representatives of states to send suggestions in writing and assured that they will be taken seriously.</p>.<p>10. India has increased testing and has a low recovery rate, due to our scientific approach, said the prime minister. "The scientific approach is important on the way ahead. There will be rumours as such a massive vaccination programme will be underway, hence important to keep citizens alert on fake news," said Modi.</p>
<p>PM Modi addressed an all-party meeting on the Covid-19 situation. Here are the key things to know:<br /><br />1. "Eight vaccines are in different stages and three are in key trial stages. Experts believe that the world is weeks away from a vaccine," the Prime Minister said.<br /><br />2. "Prices of the vaccine is of key importance. The government is in talks with states to determine prices and costs of vaccines and inoculation," he added.<br /><br />3. "The world is keenly watching and waiting for vaccine development, and India is also at the forefront of its development and will get a vaccine as soon as it is deemed safe. India will start Covid-19 vaccination programme as soon as experts give nod," he said following the all-party meet.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/covid-19-vaccine-to-be-available-in-next-few-weeks-says-pm-modi-923209.html">Covid-19 vaccine to be available in next few weeks, says PM Modi</a></strong></p>.<p>4. On concerns of the cold chain distribution and logistical availability for distribution of vaccines, the Prime Minister reassured parties that India has a great and well-experienced cold-chain distribution network and measures are being taken to strengthen this network further.</p>.<p>5. Center and states are collaborating on this vaccine distribution chain network." India has the expertise & capacity in vaccine distribution & fare better compared to other nations. We have a very big and experienced network in the field of vaccination. We will fully exploit it," the PM said.</p>.<p>6. Health workers will be the first to get vaccines, the prime minister reiterated.</p>.<p>7. Our scientists are very confident of succeeding in their endeavour of making the coronavirus vaccine. The world is keeping a watch on the cheapest & safe vaccine. That is why the world is watching India.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html">Follow DH's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>8. Even as we are the doorstep of a vaccine, it is of crucial importance to maintain all precautions, social distancing and follow mask protocols, the PM reminded the nation.</p>.<p>9. PM Modi asked representatives of states to send suggestions in writing and assured that they will be taken seriously.</p>.<p>10. India has increased testing and has a low recovery rate, due to our scientific approach, said the prime minister. "The scientific approach is important on the way ahead. There will be rumours as such a massive vaccination programme will be underway, hence important to keep citizens alert on fake news," said Modi.</p>
