
IMA concerned about gatherings in closed spaces
The Hindu
State association president urges govt. to intensify vaccination drive
Citing predictions of an imminent third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Telangana have expressed concerns about gatherings in closed-door settings such as cinema halls, air-conditioned dining halls, pubs and bars. They have requested the State government to focus on this aspect and intensify the vaccination drive to ensure a vast majority of the population gets vaccinated, within a time frame. The number of people targeted to be given the jab in Telangana is over 2.2 crore. From January 16, when the vaccination drive began, till July 17, a little over 1.08 crore persons had received first dose of vaccine and 23.98 lakh the second dose.More Related News