Why are 16 to 40 age groups not getting vaccine dose: Soni Razdan

Mumbai: People who are 45 and older can be vaccinated from April 1, the government said Tuesday, ramping up the nationwide inoculation drive at a time COVID-19 cases have surged in many states.

Meanwhile, actress Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan has reacted to this.

Taking to her Twitter handle, Soni tweeted, “When it’s really the 16 to 40 age group that’s socialising’ going out to work, bars, nightclubs etc (the last 2 without masks mostly) just can’t understand why they aren’t getting the vaccine first. @uddhavthackeray @AUThackeray.”

Earlier, she said “So many actors get COVID and are at huge risk when working. I mean we actually can’t wear masks. But no one seems to think they need to be able to take the vaccine yet.”

She further added, “It’s a profession none the less. People need to work right. Others can do so wearing protection but actors are the only people who cannot! And so ..,” adding, “Oh and every actor isn’t a huge superstar  … so those who are whining on about that can keep shut. Stop watching content na then. It is made with great risk to the concerned actors lives. Being at the top of one’s profession can’t be a disqualification for a vaccine. Jeez.”

Soni Razdan is one of the actresses in the Hindi film industry who speaks openly on social-politics issues. She is very active on social media and often gives her opinion. Now Soni has raised the question why the corona vaccine is not being provided to people between the age of 16 and 40 years.

Soni was last seen in 2019 blockbuster, War. She played the role of Tiger Shroff’s mother in the film.

At present, only citizens who are above 60 and those over 45 with other illnesses are allowed to get vaccination. A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to vastly widen its reach to cover much more of the population. Those 45 and above can start registering for vaccination from April 1.