Vaccinate eligible teens this week: TN health secy writes to govt official, health dept to curb Covid spread

Tamil Nadu Health Secretary urged unvaccinated but eligible people to get vaccinated this week. This includes those between 15 to 18, those above 60 with comorbidities and those due to take their second dose.

Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan wrote to collectors, the Greater Chennai Corporation, Health teams at district levels, deans, and various other government officials.

In the letter, he spoke about the state’s full preparedness in taking steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including the Delta and Omicron variants. He stated that the state has been working closely in guidance with the Center to focus on two main aspects: