DC Bhupesh Chandra Das kicks off mega COVID vaccination drive in Sonitpur district

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TEZPUR: Deputy Commissioner Bhupesh Chandra Das on Monday kick-started the mega vaccination campaign in Sonitpur district at an opening ceremony held at Phulbari Tea Estate under Rangapara LAC. This is part of the free for all vaccination campaign launched by the Government of India.

As part of this programme, free vaccines are being provided to all citizens over 18 years of age through online as well as walk-in registration. The Deputy Commissioner appealed to the people to come forward and get themselves inoculated as the only way to defeat COVID-19.

ADCs Satyajit Chetia, Dyotiva Bora, Joint Director Health Services Dr J Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner Ankan Phukan and other officials of the Health department and tea garden management were present on the occasion.

A mime show was also put up on the occasion with a message to the people about the benefits of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. As part of this mega vaccination campaign, 101 CVCs are being conducted simultaneously all across the district.

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