In a first of its kind initiative in the state, the Jalandhar administration led by Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori has come up with a pilot project to provide vaccination facilities to citizens at affordableprices in the city on Saturday.
Throwing light on this initiative, the DC said that thedistrict relief society has procured 1000 doses of COVAXIN, which were beingadministered at three-session sites i.e. HMV, KMV, and Lyallpur Khalsa College.Anyone above 18-years can book a vaccination slot by visiting the booking linkwww.citywoofer.com/event/vaccination-drive, said Mr. Thori, adding as no spotregistration and payment would be accepted.
Also Read: Punjab govt issues revised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The deputy commissioner also mentioned that theadministration through the district relief society is providing this vaccine ata price that is less than half the amount being charged in private hospitalsfor the same jab. He stated that the registered beneficiaries could visit theconcerned session sites between 10 am to 2 pm daily.
Mr. Thori stated that all citizens must carry theirAadhaar Card, confirmed booking slip, and other necessary documents with themwhen they visit any of the three-session sites for jab adding the registrationsare non-transferable and cannot be changed once booked.