Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, July 3

In a rare distinction, Ludhiana district has secured the top position in the state in the mega vaccination drive by administering highest-ever 82,677 Covid-19 vaccine doses to eligible beneficiaries.

Hailing the efforts of healthcare workers and social, religious organisations in achieve this goal, Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner (DC) Varinder Kumar Sharma said: “This rare feat will further motivate our teams to continue with the same zeal and passion.”

The DC said as many as 308 vaccination camps were held across the district where health teams administered the doses throughout the day.

He said it was the need of the hour to vaccinate people on a war footing to build herd immunity to combat the third wave by sending teams in every nook and corner of the district.

He said vaccination was being done on a large scale in Ludhiana and the administration was in an action mode to further strengthen the protection system against Covid-19.

The Deputy Commissioner said: “Vaccination was the most effective weapon against this invisible enemy and now, it was our responsibility to come forward for taking jab.”

He also appealed to people to come forward for the vaccination in huge numbers and encouraged youths and their parents for the same.