3.5 million people have been vaccinated against coronavirus in Punjab so far: Dr Yasmin Rashid
Last updated on: 28 May,2021 12:49 pm
Dr Yasmin said the government is trying hard to vaccinate all the teachers before opening of schools
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Friday has told that 3.5 million people have been vaccinated against coronavirus across the province so far.
Addressing a press conference along with Education Minister of Punjab Murad Raas, Dr Yasmin said that the government is trying hard to vaccinate all the teachers before opening of schools.
Meanwhile, Murad Raas said that the schools are going to be commenced from June 7.
On the other hand, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said it was decided in the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) meeting today to open up walk-in vaccination for people aged 30 and above from Saturday.
The federal minister, who also heads the NCOC, took to Twitter and urged all individuals who are 30 or older and registered for the coronavirus vaccine to go to any center and get vaccinated.
Asad Umar also told that over five million Pakistanis had received jabs by Thursday (yesterday).