Pregnant ladies ought to come ahead for vaccination and take each doses of the COVID vaccine, stated NITI Aayog’s Member, Health, Dr V.Okay. Paul.
Noting that the festive season is approaching, he stated that Covid applicable habits is should for all as second wave will not be over but. “Celebrate festivals at home and avoid going outside. Mask is must for all even after both doses,” he careworn.
Health Ministry officers stated that three states/Union Territories – Sikkim, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Himachal Pradesh – have administered the primary dose of Covid-19 vaccine to 100 per cent of their 18-plus inhabitants.
‘16 per cent of the total adult population of the country has been fully vaccinated, while 54 per cent of them have received at least one shot.’
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Sikkim has administered the second dose to 36 per cent of their inhabitants, Dadra & Nagar Haveli to 18 per cent, and Himachal Pradesh has administered second dose to 32 per cent.
Source: IANS
