India's Prime Minister Modi said that the number of people infected with the Omicron strain is increasing in India as well, and has expanded the scope of vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine, which is currently 18 years old or older, to 15 years old or older, and added it to medical professionals and others. It was revealed that the inoculation will start in January.

Prime Minister Modi made a speech on the 25th local time, saying that the number of people infected with Omicron strains is increasing in India and called on the people not to panic.


In addition, in order to strengthen the measures, it was revealed that the target of vaccination, which is currently 18 years old or older, will be expanded from January 3 to 15 years old or older.


He also stated that booster vaccinations for healthcare professionals will start on January 10, and that people over the age of 60 with underlying illness will be able to receive additional vaccinations based on the advice of doctors.


In addition, about 90% of people over the age of 18 have been vaccinated once, 61% have been vaccinated twice, and soon a new type of vaccine called nasal vaccine or "DNA vaccine". He said he would be able to get a type of vaccine as well.



In India, the infection situation has remained relatively calm after the explosive spread has subsided, but 415 cases of Omicron strain have been confirmed so far, and in some areas from midnight. Being vigilant, such as restrictions on going out early in the morning.