Chandigarh, Feb 28 :Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Sunday said that the third round of Covid-19 vaccination is set to commence across the state from March 1 onwards.
During this round, the vaccine will be administered to senior citizens above 60 years age and citizens aged 45 to 59 years who are suffering with co-morbidities as specified by government.
They shall be required to provide certification from Registered Medical Practitioner regarding their co-morbidity.
The pre registration for vaccination is not mandatory in this round of vaccination and those desirous of vaccination can pre-register or just walk-in for the same, he said and added, “however, it is advisable that senior citizens may pre-register in order to avoid waiting in the health facility for vaccination.”
The vaccine will be administered free of cost in all government hospitals while private hospitals are authorised to charge Rs 150 per dose and can charge up to Rs 100 additional as service provision charges, he added.
Sidhu said that the vaccination for health care workers and frontline workers would continue along with this round of vaccination, even if they have not registered earlier they can get onsite registration by walking in. (UNI)