After Telangana, AP to vaccinate students going abroad for higher education

Taking a cue from Telangana, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to start vaccinating students going abroad for higher studies. “Covid-19 vaccine to be administered to students wanting to go abroad to pursue education, and to those who want to go abroad for jobs. Vaccination certificate to be issued to the aforementioned,”read a statement issued by the chief minister’s office. 

Earlier, Telangana IT Minister, K T Rama Rao tweeted, “Cabinet has decided that Students going overseas for higher education will be given vaccination on priority so they can travel safely. Guidelines will be issued soon with details.” Experts say more sates should initiate priority vaccination drives for students who have to travel abroad for higher education.