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The Assam government has set a target of administering COVID-19 vaccination to three lakh people daily from June 21 for the next 10 days, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said .
An enhanced #COVID19 Vaccination Drive will begin in #Assam from June 21.
To ensure its success, held a VC with DC, SP, Joint Director of Health Services & Principals of Medical Colleges today. Key points:
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— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 19, 2021
Addressing a press meet , Sarma said there will be no government work over the next one week and the entire machinery will be involved in the inoculation exercise.
“This is a part of our Enhanced Immunisation Drive.
From June 21, we shall be targeting three lakh vaccinations daily till June 30,” he said after reviewing preparations with all stakeholders.
The chief minister announced that government offices will reopen from July 1, and asked employees to get vaccinated within this month.
He also urged employees of private enterprises to get their jabs, as the state government is likely to allow such offices to operate till around 5 pm from next month.
