The federal government has stated that a certificate of co-morbidity is not required to receive a booster dose. This was stated by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan today while addressing a consultative meeting with state health officials.
From January 10, the booster dose will be given to people over the age of 60, co-patients, front field workers and health workers. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan gave guidelines in a consultation meeting with all state health officials on giving booster dose to them.
Speaking at the meeting, he said, “Misinformation is spreading that people with co-morbidities have to submit the relevant certificate. The federal government did not announce that. Co-patients were only advised to consult their physician on their own. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. “
According to the list of those to be vaccinated, 1.64 crore people in Tamil Nadu are over 60 years of age; There are 9.78 lakh front field workers and 5.65 lakh health workers. In addition, 33.2 lakh people in Tamil Nadu between the ages of 15 and 17 will be vaccinated between January 3 and 15 to 17 years. It has been reported that the vaccine can only be given if they are booked into the Govt processor. It has been announced that they may start registering from January 1st.
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