Poonch, June 16: The wait for people of Poonch for Covid-19 vaccination for 18 to 44 years of age group ended on Wednesday as vaccination drive was kickstarted in the district.
As per an official statement, the vaccination drive for 18 year and above persons was inaugurated by District Development Council Poonch, Chairperson, Tazim Akhter and District Development Commissioner, Inder Jeet at the District Hospital.
Officials said for effective Covid inoculation drive for the people in the 18 to 44 age groups, the concerned health authorities have established sites across the district including in rural areas and people can take the vaccination after registration on CoWin app. The vaccine will be administered to this age group free of cost. Chief Medical Officer, Dr G A Malik, Medical Superintendent, Mushtaq Hussain, Nodal Officer, Covid-19, Zamood Ahmed, Dr Rahul besides all staff members of health were also present.