The Union Health Ministry hinted on Tuesday that the people infected with COVID-19 or those who have recovered and exhibit antibodies against the viral disease could also come under the ambit of vaccination drive for the immunisation of people against the coronavirus infection.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that this process is already in the mandate of a national expert group for vaccine administration, headed by V.K. Paul, member, NITI Aayog (health). "They are contemplating the issue, but nothing is concrete as yet," he said while addressing a press conference.