Goa: 100% of eligible population will be fully-vaccinated by October-end, says CM Pramod Sawant

PANAJI: Chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday that the entire eligible population of the state would be administered both doses of Covid-19 vaccine by the end of October. He also said that the state is considering making the administration of the jab mandatory for those who haven’t yet taken it.
Speaking to reporters, Sawant said that with the help of doctors, nurses and paramedics, the state government has administered over 10 lakh doses so far.
Referring to the state government’s target of covering 100% of the eligible population with the first dose by July 30, Sawant said that as of now, over 8 lakh people have taken the first dose of the vaccine, which is approximately 76% of the population.
“In the next 15 days, we are targeting the administration of the first dose to the remaining 24%,” he said. “Some people may have taken the vaccine outside the state.”
He also said that the state government is trying to identify those who have not taken the first dose of the vaccine, and that it would be administered to them. He also said that those eligible for the second dose should take it.
When asked if the state government will open the tourism sector after October 30, when the state will be 100% vaccinated, Sawant said that he has said that tourism activities would open after the eligible population is administered the first dose of the vaccine, but that the government will take a decision about reopening of the tourism sector.