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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Punjab Police cops withdrawn from Kejriwal's security
Chandigarh, Jan 23 (PTI): Punjab Police personnel deployed in the security of Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal have been withdrawn, the state police chief said on Thursday.
"Time to time, we get reports of threats to chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal and we share them with the concerned agencies.
"Following the directions of the Delhi police and the Election Commission today, we withdrew the component of the Punjab police in the security of Kejriwal ji," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav told reporters in Patiala.
"We showed our concerns to them. We will remain in touch with them. We will share our inputs with the Delhi police," he said.
The development comes ahead of the elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly on February 5. The poll results are set to be declared on February 8.
