Amid rising demand of booster doses against COVID-19, the Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently said that such shots will be given only when the entire eligible population is fully vaccinated. He said that 100 per cent vaccination, as far as the second dose, is the current priority for the state government is concerned.
He made these statements after a weekly review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in Pune district.
While speaking to reporters, Pawar said doctors from the state task force have suggested that the district administration should first ensure that the eligible population has taken both the doses of coronavirus vaccines. Pune district has achieved 100 per cent administration of the first vaccine dose.
It has been proved that those who have taken both the doses are less impacted by the virus. However, the Centre has to take a decision on the booster, Pawar added.
“Once both the doses are done 100 per cent, we can think about a booster dose and also vaccination for the 12 to 18 age group if the Centre’s health department gives permission,” said Pawar.
The Maharashtra government has constantly asked the citizens to get vaccinated against coronavirus, however, vaccine hesitancy and negligence has spread across many areas in Maharashtra, due to which many citizens have not got their second dose of the vaccine voluntarily.
To ensure the same, the government with local bodies are taking necessary step to create awareness.
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