All prisoners in Madurai Central jail given first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Hindu
Over 1,500 convicts, under-trials, remand prisoners and those under preventive custody were administered the vaccine during a special drive held on June 19, Madurai Range DIG said.
All prisoners in Madurai Central Prison and Special Prison for Women have been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Over 1,500 convicts, under-trials, remand prisoners and those under preventive custody were administered the vaccine during a special drive held on June 19, D. Pazhani, Deputy Inspector General (Prisons), Madurai Range, said. Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Sunil Kumar Singh, had instructed that 100% vaccination be conducted for the prisoners, prison staff and their family members.More Related News