Captain Amarinder Singh takes second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Coronavirus Punjab Updates: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday took the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh had taken the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a Civil hospital in Mohali on March 5.
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"I urge all eligible persons to take their shot at the earliest by registering at the medical facilities of Punjab Government across the State," he added.
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In an order to boost vaccination in the state, Captain Amarinder Singh appointed Sonu Sood as an ambassador for the vaccination program in the state.
"Happy to share that actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood will be the Brand Ambassador of our Covid-19 vaccination drive. I thank him for supporting our campaign to reach out to, and protect every Punjabi, and appeal to all to get vaccinated at the earliest," he said.
Currently, the whole nation is witnessing the second wave of coronavirus. The resurgence forced several states to announce a new set of restrictions to contain the spread of the contagious disease.
He has been asking people to strictly adhere to all Covid safety norms, including wearing masks and social distancing, and not let their guard down, as the coronavirus had not gone yet.
He added that the casual and carefree attitude of Punjabis should be blamed for the resurgence.
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