98% people in state have taken Covid vaccine first dose: Punjab Health Minister

This information is based on data available on the CoWIN portal till May 12, he said.

Chandigarh | May 20, 2023 08:45 AM IST

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Punjab has achieved 98 per cent coverage of the first dose of Covid vaccination and 86 per cent of the second dose for its 18-plus population.

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Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Friday said the state has achieved 98 per cent coverage of the first dose of Covid vaccination and 86 per cent of the second dose for its 18-plus population.

This information is based on data available on the CoWIN portal till May 12, he said.

According to an official statement, Singh presided over a meeting organised by the USAID and the Punjab health department to share experiences and learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic.

It said he lauded the efforts of all NGOs supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for playing a pivotal role in fighting the pandemic.

Multi-stakeholder partnerships and strong community engagement were behind enhancing the COVID-19 vaccine coverage in the state, the statement said.

He also praised the religious institutions of Punjab, especially the Akal Takht and the ‘Deras’, for their help to boost the vaccination coverage.

The minister underlined the role of Ayurveda and homeopathy in the treatment of chronic diseases.

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“Soon, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government will introduce regular yoga and lifestyle modification sessions in all health and wellness centres,” he said.

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