Kathmandu, April 7 -- Essential workers will be immunised from Wednesday with the Covid-19 vaccine provided by China under a grant assistance.

The Ministry of Health and Population said that all necessary preparations including the supply of the vaccine and orientation for health workers have been completed for the vaccination programme.

Dr Jhalak Gautam, chief of the National Immunisation Programme, told the Post that those who provide essential services defined by the government can take the jabs from designated hospitals.

Essential workers include postal and telephone service providers, public transportation workers, water supply and distribution staff, tourism sector-hotels and restaurants-employees, and workers engaged in producti...