The COVID-19 vaccination will be rolled out in the country starting March 27, 2021. The auspicious date is determined in consultation with the Zhung Dratshang.

The second consignment of vaccine comprising 400,000 doses will arrive from India on March 22. Three days Sangay Menlha (Medicine Buddha) drupchen will be conducted before the nationwide rollout.

Prime Minister informs the nation
March 17, 2021