Last Updated on April 29, 2021 at 1:13 pm
Those above 18 years seeking a Covid jab in Jammu and Kashmir may have to wait till May 20.
As per reports, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued orders for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines for undertaking vaccination of people in age group 18-45 years.
“We have placed orders for supply of vaccines to undertake vaccination free of cost to people in the 18-45 age group. We expect to get vaccines by May 20,” Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, J&K, Atal Dulloo said here.
He said 3,000 to 4,000 vaccination centres will be set up to ensure there is no rush during the vaccination drive.
We are preparing for vaccination of about 65 lakh people in the 18-45 age group from next month, a senior official said.
He said the Government has vaccinated 22 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir, which is 50 per cent of the target, so far in age groups of people above 45.
