<p>The Maharashtra government will be starting a special Covid-19 inoculation drive for 30-44 years age group from Saturday, an official said here. Until now, the inoculation of 18-44 age group is taking place largely at private hospitals.</p>.<p>The state had demanded permission from the Union government to start special drive for 30-44 age group as it largely covers the working sections of population which would enable further relaxation of restrictions on shops, businesses and commercial activities, said a senior health department official.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/in-5-months-5-target-population-fully-vaccinated-in-india-998948.html" target="_blank">In 5 months, 5% target population fully vaccinated in India</a></strong></p>.<p>Co-WIN app will have a new category of 30-44 age group, but people in this category can also register themselves directly at the state-run vaccination centers.</p>.<p>"People can register themselves on Co-WIN or carry necessary documents and get registered at the state-run vaccination centers directly," said the official. The Maharashtra government has been allocated 72 lakh vials of vaccines this month of which 25 lakh have been received and distributed.</p>.<p>"With increased supply, we want to prioritise the working class," the official said. "Private hospitals will continue vaccination of 18-44 age group as per their schedule," he added.</p>.<p>The vaccination of above 45 age group will also continue as vials for this category are supplied by the Union government separately, the official said.</p>
<p>The Maharashtra government will be starting a special Covid-19 inoculation drive for 30-44 years age group from Saturday, an official said here. Until now, the inoculation of 18-44 age group is taking place largely at private hospitals.</p>.<p>The state had demanded permission from the Union government to start special drive for 30-44 age group as it largely covers the working sections of population which would enable further relaxation of restrictions on shops, businesses and commercial activities, said a senior health department official.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/in-5-months-5-target-population-fully-vaccinated-in-india-998948.html" target="_blank">In 5 months, 5% target population fully vaccinated in India</a></strong></p>.<p>Co-WIN app will have a new category of 30-44 age group, but people in this category can also register themselves directly at the state-run vaccination centers.</p>.<p>"People can register themselves on Co-WIN or carry necessary documents and get registered at the state-run vaccination centers directly," said the official. The Maharashtra government has been allocated 72 lakh vials of vaccines this month of which 25 lakh have been received and distributed.</p>.<p>"With increased supply, we want to prioritise the working class," the official said. "Private hospitals will continue vaccination of 18-44 age group as per their schedule," he added.</p>.<p>The vaccination of above 45 age group will also continue as vials for this category are supplied by the Union government separately, the official said.</p>