CM administers second dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today visited Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital Shimla to administer second dose of Covid-19 vaccine (Covishield) today. He had administered the first dose on 4^th March, 2021.

Later, while interacting with the members of electronic media, Chief Minister urged the people of the State to come forward to get themselves vaccinated against Corona virus. He said that the vaccination campaign was going on smoothly in the State and as many as 13.89 lakh doses of vaccine have been administered in the State till date. He said that using face masks, maintaining social distancing and washing hand regularly were a few steps to check spread of the virus.

Chief Minister said that the biggest vaccination campaign of the world was being successfully implemented in the country and this was result of hard work of our scientists and doctors. He said that the Centre Government has decided to provide vaccination to all the people above the age of 18 years. He said that the State Government in its Cabinet meeting held yesterday has decided to provide free vaccines to the people above the age of 18 years.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Surekha Chopra and Medical Superintendent Dr. Ravinder Mokta were present on the occasion.

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