Apr 24, 2021
He informed the administration and the health authorities of the district are taking proactive measures to address the increasing demand for the vaccines.
Emphasising the importance of vaccination, Dr. Singla said the severity of the symptoms and hence the hospital admissions reduce drastically in the vaccinated people.
Appealing the eligible people to get vaccinated, the DC said that the vaccine is absolutely safe and develops substantial immunity against the virus. He remarked that this has been a product of one year of brainstorming research wherein top scientists of the country have worked hard and contributed their part.
Dr. Singla also warned of strict legal action against the rumour mongers spreading misinformation against the safety of the vaccine besides advising the general public not to pay any heed to such elements.
Leh turns into a Covid hotspot
Although authorities have launched an aggressive campaign to educate people, only 38 percent of citizens, above 45 years of age, have been vaccinated, so far, in the Union Territory of J&K.
During a high-level meeting to review the public health response to COVID-19, it was informed that in the initial phases of vaccination, 75% of health workers, 78% of front line workers, and 38% of citizens above 45 years of age, totaling 15,25,604 people, have been vaccinated in J&K- with no reported case of any adversity.
In Kashmir Valley, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, and Shopian districts have over 40 percent vaccination coverage amongst the citizens. Similarly in Jammu, Kathua, Ramban, Samba, Jammu, and Udhampur district recorded over 40 percent vaccination among citizens above 45 years of age.