Himachal government makes vaccination free to those aged 18-44 years

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The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday decided to bear the expenses of Covid-19 vaccine for those aged between 18 and 44 years as the vaccination is free for people of 45 years and above.</p>
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It was also decided that all government officials will preferably get vaccinated.<br />
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At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, it was decided the jab for those between 18 and 44 years would be provided in government hospitals and health institutions.<br />
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It was decided to constitute mobile teams at block level to provide better treatment to the patients under home isolation. One vehicle would be provided exclusively to shift seriously-ill patients.<br />
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It was decided that each medical college would have a dedicated team headed by a senior doctor to supervise the cases for better treatment.<br />
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The Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues contributed their one-month salary towards the Chief Minister Covid Fund. The cheques were handed over to Chief Secretary Anil Khachi for the fund during the meeting.</p>
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<em>(IANS)</em></p>