Chandigarh: 75,000 eligible people yet to get second dose of Covid-19 vaccine

People who got first dose from Chandigarh and then moved to other places, can get their second dose from anywhere in the India and should not delay it further, or wait to return to Chandigarh,” the administration said.

It was also added that all the market, trade, and resident welfare associations, vyapar mandals, NGOs and corporates, etc., should ensure that all eligible persons in the families of their staff receive both the doses of the vaccine and their relatives and friends are also covered.

MANY HAVE OFFERED GIFT HAMPERS
Many of the NGOs, associations and corporates have come forward to encourage vaccination in Chandigarh with an aim of 100 percent vaccination of the target population with both doses. Trident Group, Kandhari Beverages Private Limited, Hotel and Restaurant Association, Chandigarh have offered to provide gift hampers, coupons, etc., to those persons who come forward for vaccination.

It was stated that any of the organisations or associations who want to contribute at least 25 gift hampers of Rs 1,000 each, may contact officers Rakesh Popli, Director Hospitality, UT Administration, Chandigarh or Rajiv Tiwari, Director Public Relations, UT Administration, Chandigarh.

A lucky draw will be held in the first week of December to select at least 200 winners. The number of winners may be more depending on the sponsor organisations. People getting the vaccine in Chandigarh between November 18 and 30 will be included in the lucky draw. “The UT Administration has sufficient number of vaccines and there is no waiting time for getting the vaccination either for first dose or for second dose,” it was added.