Covid-19 vaccine for above 18 years: How celebs reacted

The Centre on Monday announced that all above 18 years of age will be eligible for vaccination against coronavirus starting May 1. This announcement was part of the government's new guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine.
Reacting to the news, several prominent personalities took to social media and welcomed Centre's decision. Industrialist Anand Mahindra, Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Pandey and Riteish Deshmukh among others lauded the move.

Anand Mahindra, Mahindra Group chairman

"The vital part of the new policy is that it allows the vaccine producers to sell a good percentage of their output in the open market at a pre-declared price. Profit is not a bad word; it is an incentive for higher production. The producers will rise to the occasion," said Anand Mahindra

Ronnie Screwvala, Chairman and Co founder, upGrad

"Excellent news that all above 18 can get vaccinated. But all our young Indians do remember this vaccination is not making us SuperMan or IronMan - just SaferMan !! Got the point. We still need to mask up and be super careful - long journey ahead," said Screwvala.

Katrina Kaif, who recently tested positive for COVID, took to her Instagram account and posted a story. "Starting the 1st of May, everyone above the age of 18 will be eligible to receive the COVID19 vaccine," she said. 

Alia Bhatt, who had also recently tested positive for coronavirus, took to Instagram and shared excitement. In a story post, she shared the news and said, "Starting the 1st of May, everyone above the age of 18 will be eligible to receive the COVID19 vaccine".

Ananya Pandey, Actor

Ananya Pandey also shared the news in her Instagram story.

Riteish Deshmukh, Actor

"It's a great decision by the government to open up the covid 19 vaccination for everyone above 18 years old. #vaccineforall," said Riteish Deshmukh.

Popular singer Sona Mohapatra also took to Twitter and shared her excitement with the fans.
"I just read that 18 plus years to be eligible for vaccination from May 1, 2021."