Ludhiana: Not a government school student over 18 years is fully vaccinated.
According to data accessed by TOI, of a total of 8,504 students, aged 18 years and over, studying in government schools, 7,657 (90.03%) have not received the first dose of vaccines.
A total of 847 (9.96%) had received the first shot.
Nothing is fully vaccinated.
There are 1,555 students aged 18 years and over in private schools.
From them, 1,355 (87.13%) have not received the first dose of vaccines.
A total of 146 (9.38%) had received their first shots and 54 (3.47%) were fully vaccinated.
The principle of public school Nanakana, Warafich said, “It is important to practice what we preach.
First, the teacher must get themselves vaccinated and then share experiences with students.
Also, schools can demand vaccine certificates from students.
Even universities and universities have made it mandatory to provide certification.
In the end, we all have to convince them and educate them.
The number of students who are not vaccinated in private schools and therefore, will not be difficult to convince all.
“District Education Officer, secondary, Lakhbir Singh Samra said,” We Having a target to discuss students who are above 18 to the end of August.
Schools are asked to set special vaccination drives, which will be coordinated by the Nodal Block Officer.
The schedule has been set according to the block and will be considered based on priority.
“District immunization officer Dr.
Puneet Junkeja said , “Who is over 18 years old must be diva KSINATION by visiting the nearest health center.
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