The Chhattisgarh government on Thursday urged all district Collectors to accelerate the pace of vaccination against Covid-19.
Health Secretary Prasanna R issued a circular desiring that the second as well as the precaution dose should be given to those who have not yet been vaccinated, said an official communication.
Prasanna reminded everyone that the vaccination helps to develop strong immunity against the infection.
The free doses of Covid-19 vaccine are being given to those 18 years and above at all the government vaccination centres. The drive will continue till September 30.
The Collectors were asked to ensure vaccination of the maximum number of people by holding periodic reviews.
Chhattisgarh has so far administered 4,93,00,646 vaccines.