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Jalandhar, January 16
As part of the nationwide drive, Vajra Corps commenced the rollout of Covid-19 vaccination at MH Jalandhar on Saturday. Lt Gen C Bansi Ponnappa, GOC, Vajra Corps, visited the immunisation centre at the hospital, where 100 healthcare workers were administered the first dose of Covishield vaccine, provided by the Punjab Government through the district health authorities. Interacting with healthcare workers, GOC Vajra Corps lauded their efforts in combating the pandemic.
The hospital has prioritised all healthcare workers, based on the extent of their professional exposure to the risk of Covid-19 infection. All healthcare workers posted at the hospital and nearby affiliated healthcare establishments would be immunised in different phases. The second round of immunisation of personnel receiving the vaccine on Saturday will be carried out after four weeks. — TNS
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