44 AR launches booster dose campaign
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 21 2022:
44 Assam Rifles of 22 Sector/IGAR (East) kick-started the administration of Covid-19 precautionary (booster) dose on Friday.
According to PIB (Defence) Imphal, a total of 36 eligible individuals were vaccinated in the first phase.
Within a short span of time, Omicron cases have surged rapidly in the country.
While the new variant is said to be mild so far, the high rate of transmissibility has become a source of concern.
The Central Government has rolled out third precautionary dose (booster) of Covid-19 vaccine for those above 60 years facing co-morbidities and with highly compromised immune system.
Tamenglong battalion has also undertaken initiatives at the grassroots level and have roped in various community leaders to spread public awareness about the benefits of following Covid Appropriate Behaviours and vaccine.
Proper education and awareness are the keys to stay safe from the virus, the PIB said.