MUMBAI: Independent digital marketing agency Tonic Worldwide said today that it will cover Covid2019 vaccination costs for all its employees and their family members. Apart from covering inoculation costs, the company has also offered one day leave for all employees to get the jab. 

The announcement from Tonic Worldwide comes at a time when the nation is combating the second wave of the Coronavirus. In the context of surging cases and increased testing, several Indian states have imposed curfews and lockdowns to curtail the spread of the virus. 

Amid the rising risk of infection, the organisation has urged all eligible employees to avail vaccination at the earliest, in order to ensure the safety of their family members as well as themselves. 

The Centre has said that approximately 80 million doses have been administered across India – primarily to frontline workers and citizens above the age of 60. Starting 1 April, the minimum age to avail the vaccine was lowered to 45.