Around 1,000 jabbed in Jalandhar district

Jalandhar, July 23

As many as 1,000 beneficiaries were inoculated by the health authorities in the district today.

On Thursday, mere 160 people could be administered the vaccine due to shortage of stock. The authorities received a supply of 1,500 vaccines on late night Thursday. A huge rush was witnessed at the Civil Hospital session site where 700 persons received shots. People were also vaccinated at other session sites, including Garha, Mehatpur and Military Hospital.

DIO Dr Rakesh Chopra said, “Since we were out of stock, 1,500 vaccines were supplied last night. Around 1,000 doses were administered in the district today.” So far, nearly 9.50 lakh people have been inoculated in the district, and of them, less than 2 lakh have received their second shot. — TNS