218 centres set up in Himachal for jabs for 18+

Shimla, May 19

About 218 vaccination centres have been established across the state for the second vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group scheduled for tomorrow.

An official of the Health Department said all those keen to get the jab must get themselves registered for booking appointment sessions. A total of 21,820 persons have booked slots.

He appealed to all the persons who have booked their slots to come at the vaccination centres as per their schedule to avoid unnecessary crowd at these centres. He also urged them to observe Covid appropriate behaviour at the centres.

He also informed that at present the state has 1,72,190 doses of Covishield, received from Centre and 88,100 doses had been procured by the state for 18-44 age group. He added that the Government of India has conveyed that 2,52,770 doses of Covishield will be available from Serum Institute of India for the first fortnight of June and 1,19,760 doses will be available for direct procurement for the month of June. — TNS