Karnataka govt changes vaccine strategy, says no vaccination for age 18-44 currently
Make changes in rules for 1st & 2nd dose of vaccination for age group 45+; Details here
Bengaluru: Karnataka Government on Saturday issued an order to clarify the confusion regarding the COVID-19 vaccination drive for 18-44 age group citizens.
The order issued by the Mission Director of the National Health Mission stated that vaccination for the 18-44 years age group is currently not available.
The letter stated, “It is seen that there is some confusion among the general public regarding COVID vaccination. Following note is issued on the current vaccination plan in the state to provide clarity on the issue”.
It further added “Vaccination for 18-44 years age group is currently not available. However, for identified state COVID frontline workers, vulnerable groups, and priority groups, the concerned will be informed of date and time of vaccination by the designated nodal officers”.
Vaccination for the age group of above 45 years, the first dose of COVISHIELD will be given through online appointments and onsite/walk-in appointments in rural areas. The second dose of COVISHIELD will be given through walk-in appointments at the nearest COVID vaccination centre.
COVAXIN however, is not available for the first dose, and beneficiaries due for the second dose of COVAXIN will be notified through SMS. Beneficiaries of the second dose of COVAXIN should visit the designated COVID vaccination centre mentioned in the SMS, the order stated.
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Woman killed by tenants while collecting rent in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad(UP) (PTI): A 48-year-old woman was killed allegedly by her tenants when she went to their flat to collect rent, police said on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Deepshikha Sharma, was killed around 11 pm at Aura Chimera Society, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Nandgram Upasna Pandey said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Deepshikha and her husband, Umesh Sharma, owned two flats in the society, one of which had been rented out to a couple.
She went to the rented flat to collect rent but did not return till late night, raising suspicion.
Her maid, along with neighbours, went to the flat to look for her, following which Deepshikha's body was recovered stuffed inside a red bag from the flat, the ACP said.
Police were informed at around 11.15 pm through the PRV, after which a team reached the spot and arrested the couple, identified as Ajay Gupta (35) and Akriti Gupta (33), she said.
A case was registered and the body was sent for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway, the ACP added.
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