Tumakuru: ML Basappa, from Mosting in Tumakuru, has died over six months ago, but his family member was surprised when they got a message from the Ministry of Health who had been given the second dose of the Covid vaccine.
Basappa died on July 16, 2021, 8021 – he took the first dose on April 9, 2021 – and his son Panchassharaiah had accused him of getting a second dose message on Saturday.
According to the message, Basappa was given a second shot at the Kothithope Primary Health Center.
Panchaksharaiah said three family members who have not taken the second dose have sent a message that they have been given the same thing.
The Basappa vaccine certificate has also been produced.
Mb Nagendrappa District Health Officer said: “We will find out how this happens …
mistakes might occur when uploading a cellphone number to register their name for the dose.” He clarifies those who have not taken the vaccine won’t get a certificate.