Dima Hasao begins administering precaution dose of COVID

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HAFLONG: Amid the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in the State, Dima Hasao along with the rest of the nation started administrating 'precaution dose' of COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens, health care and frontline workers. Principal Secy LZ Nampui ceremoniously launched this vaccination drive at the Haflong Civil hospital in presence of Health ADC L. Khiengte, ACS and Jt. Director Health Services, Dr. Diplai Barman on Monday.

Among the frontline workers those employees engaged in election duty, DDMA, municipal workers, safai karmi etc will initially be the beneficiaries of this vaccine while vaccination for the armed forces will begin as soon as their vaccines requirements in Dima Hasao is listed. Those who have crossed 60 years of age and with comorbidity are prioritized.

Dr Dipali Barman, Joint Director of Health Services was among one of the beneficiaries of the vaccine during the launch programme. The beneficiaries who are eligible for their third precautionary dose of COVID-19 vaccine can either book an online appointment or walk in to any cold chain centres viz. Haflong civil hospital, Haflong Police Station, Puja Mandap, urban health centre, Jatinga SD, Mahur PHC, Harangjao PHC, Maibang CHC, Langting PHC, Umrangso CHC, Gunjung PHC, Diyungmukh PHC, BoroArkap SHC.

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