States »NortPosted at: May 24 2021 5:08PM

Vaccination drive launched in 8 districts for advocates in 18-45 year age group

Srinagar, May 24 (UNI) A three-day vaccination drive has been launched for advocates in the age group of 18 year to 45 years in eight districts in Jammu and Kashmir from Monday, an official spokesman said.
He said the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has started special vaccination drive for advocates of eight districts of J&K in the age group of 18-45 years.
The step has been taken as an immediate measure for ensuring that advocates, who are at greater risk of contracting infection owing to their vocation are vaccinated, a statement issued here by the Department said.
He said that for administration of vaccination to advocates, special camps are being organised in districts.
He said in the first phase, besides Jammu and Srinagar districts, vaccination shall be carried out in Anantnag, Baramulla and Budgam districts in Kashmir division and Kathua, Udhampur and Rajouri districts in Jammu division from May 24 to May 26, 2021.
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