22 lakh people due for second dose, says Health Minister
The Hindu
People urged to get inoculated at the mega camp today
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Saturday said 22 lakh people were due for the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines in the State, and urged them to come forward to get inoculated at the camps to be held in their neighbourhood as part of the third mega vaccination camp on Sunday.
About 40,000 camps are being set up for the mega vaccination camp, he said, adding: “We request you to come forward to get your second dose. Both Covaxin and Covishield doses are available in all camps. Those who have received Covaxin can get the second dose after a gap of 28 days, while the gap is 84 days for those who have taken Covishield. Those who have crossed the prescribed gap and are waiting for the second dose can get it at the camps.”
He said people with co-morbidities such as hypertension and diabetes, and those aged over 60 were the most affected by COVID-19.
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