
Kannur Corpn first in State to vaccinate all above 18
The Hindu
Kannur Corporation has become the first in its category in the State to administer the initial dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all the residents aged 18 and above within its limits. Of the 1,57,265 person
Kannur Corporation has become the first in its category in the State to administer the initial dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all the residents aged 18 and above within its limits.
Of the 1,57,265 persons eligible for immunisation within the corporation limits, the civic body achieved its goal by vaccinating all persons except COVID patients and those who refused to be vaccinated.
Kannur Mayor T.O. Mohanan said that in addition to the permanent residents of the corporation, temporary residents and those who travelled to the corporation limits for work such as guest workers, auto drivers, transport workers, petrol pump employees, traders and business workers were vaccinated during the period.

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The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.










