Bhutan was the first country to receive the Government of India’s gift of the COVID vaccines, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII). The 550,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by India will enable Bhutan to launch its nationwide vaccination drive from March 27 onwards. The entire eligible population of Bhutan will, thus, be inoculated with the first dose of the made-in-India COVID vaccine. Thus, Bhutan is likely to be one of the first countries to protect its entire population against COVID-19, with assistance from India, the embassy release said.
As a reflection of the special bonds of trust and understanding between India and Bhutan that have existed over decades, the Indian government had earlier handed over ten consignments of medical supplies, one portable X-Ray machine, essential medicines and medical equipment in addition to the vaccine consignments.
Going forward India will continue to resolutely stand by Bhutan in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.
According to Johns Hopkins University data, Bhutan has reported 869 coronavirus cases and one death.
As part of the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative, India has supplied over 60 million doses of made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine to 72 nations.
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