LAHORE: Provincial Government of Punjab made important decisions for the prevention of Corona and increase the pace of vaccination process in the province.
In a high level meeting under the chair of Minister for Health Dr. Yasmin Rashid at Civil Secretariat, it was decided that mobile SIMs of people not getting vaccinated will be blocked. The government will open walk-in vaccination of over 18 years of age group.
Mobile vaccination camps will be set up around all shrines in Punjab. All business will be opened in districts getting more than 20 per cent population vaccinated.
The Health Minister reviewed measures to stop Corona spread, increase in number of vaccination centers, addition of health services and other measures.
Secretary P&SH Department Sarah Aslam and SH&ME Barrister Nabeel Awan apprised the meeting of the measures taken in the province.
The meeting participants appreciated both the Secretaries considerably for decrease in mortality and cases.
The Health Minister said, “We have seen considerable decrease in number of cases. The government is utilizing all out resources for control of COVID-19 in under the leadership of Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.
The credit of reduction in cases goes to administration. We are ensuring vaccination of all citizens at 677 centers in Punjab. From Saturday, we are opening walk-in vaccination of people of over 18 years of age.
Now people can get vaccinated on showing CNIC. People can contact 1033 for complaints or queries regarding vaccination. All districts will ensure vaccination of people.
Vaccinated people shall be allowed to join cinema halls, marriage halls, restaurants. People suffering terminal illnesses like HIV/AIDS and cancer shall now be vaccinated on priority.”
Chief Secretary Punjab said that maximum possible facilities are being provided at vaccination centers. He said in districts having 20% population vaccinated, businesses will be opened subject to compliance with masks. He said vaccination process will be completed successfully in the province.
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