
Good response to vaccination drive
The Hindu
The special COVID - 19 vaccination drive for people aged over 45 years is progressing at a brisk pace in Karaikal district.On the second of the four-day drive on Monday, 1,539 persons were administere
The special COVID - 19 vaccination drive for people aged over 45 years is progressing at a brisk pace in Karaikal district. On the second of the four-day drive on Monday, 1,539 persons were administered the vaccine through the General Hospital, Karaikal; Upgraded Primary Health Centre, Nedungadu; Community Health Centre, Thirunallar; and the Primary Health Centres at Neravy, T.R. Pattinam, Kottucherry, Varichikudy, Kovilpathu, Nallambal, Karaikalmedu, Anbagarathur, Vizhidiyur and Nallathur. On Sunday, the initiative covered 765 persons.More Related News

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