DC makes vax appeal

TURA, June 17: All shopkeepers, vegetable vendors, auto drivers, labourers etc in the age group of 45 and above from the district, especially Tura town area, were on Thursday directed by West Garo Hills district administration to get vaccinated at the earliest at the nearest vaccination centres.
The direction was given by Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh following observation that many such persons have been running their respective businesses despite not taking the vaccine shots.
The order issued in this regard also informed that while all efforts are being made by the district administration to achieve the maximum target, so far, only 80 per cent vaccination in the district and 96 per cent in Tura have been completed with regard to the said age group. He, therefore, directed Tura Municipal Board, District Transport Officer, District Immunisation Officer and Bazaar Committees to coordinate for 100 per cent vaccination in the district.