Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu government has decided to procure 1.5 crore Covid-19 vaccines through Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation Ltd (TNMSC).

In a statement issued here the government said TNMSC has been ordered to procure 1.5 crore Covid-19 vaccines so that free vaccine doses can be given to those who are over 18.

The government said a total of about 55.51 lakh persons have been vaccinated free of cost till April 27, 2021 in the state.

--IANS vj/in