TN colleges directed to vaccinate all students above 18 years
The Hindu
Just 12% of 4 lakh engineering students in TN have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said; it is likely that unvaccinated students may not be allowed in classrooms soon
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Friday directed colleges to vaccinate all students over the age of 18 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a meeting with educational institutions organised at Ripon Buildings on Friday, Mr. Subramanian said more than 50% of college students were yet to be vaccinated. For instance, 46% of the four lakh engineering students in the State have received the first dose of vaccine and 12% have received the second dose. “All students who are over 18 years have to be vaccinated. The Greater Chennai Corporation will start special camps for students in colleges on Saturday,” said Mr. Subramanian.