PIMS set to roll out 2nd phase of Covid vaccination drive

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, March 3

The Punjab Institution of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is set to initiate the second phase of the Covid-19 vaccination drive. On the inaugural occasion, resident director, Amit Singh said in the second phase, senior citizens and people aged 45 and above with comorbidities will be vaccinated.

He said: “Beneficiaries will be closely monitored after vaccination and we will be in touch to know about their experience. Registration for the second phase is open and those eligible will be able to register and then book an appointment using the Co-WIN 2.0 portal (www.cowin.gov.in). People can register on the Co-WIN 2.0 portal by keying in their mobile numbers and following the steps to complete the process.”

Director Principal Dr Kulbir Kaur said as the country has begun inoculating its elderly citizens against the coronavirus disease, all necessary arrangements have been put in place. In this phase, people above the age of 60 years and those above 45 years who are in the high-risk category will be administered the dose, he said.