70 get jabbed during night camp

Mandi Ahmedgarh, Nov 23

To improve Covid vaccination, the district administration here organised first of its kind night immunisation camp with the help of the Rotary Club at MGMN Senior Secondary here last night.

Ajai Jain presided over the inaugural function held under the supervision of Malerkotla Deputy Commissioner Madhvi Kataria. SDM Harbans Singh was the chief guest.

Executive Magistrate Pawandeep Singh and SHO, City, Winnerpreet Singh distributed vaccination certificates among the beneficiaries.

Bipan Sethi, convener of the event, said the camp was organised for those residents who find it difficult to spare time to get vaccinated during the daytime. The camp was conducted by healthcare officials led by nodal officer Dr Gurlovele Singh.

While 70 persons were jabbed during the camp, 20 were registered for vaccination under the ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ drive.

Appreciating initiative taken by the organisers, Kataria called upon social activists to spread awareness among masses regarding the need to get both doses of the vaccine to fight a probable third wave of the virus. — OC