PM Imran stresses timely vaccination to prevent spread of Covid-19

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PM Imran stresses timely vaccination to prevent spread of Covid-19

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed the need for timely vaccination and adherence to the standard operating procedures to prevent the spread of pandemic.

Chairing a meeting to review progress of vaccination drive in Islamabad on Monday, Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the Covid-19 vaccination drive in the country.

He said that the precedent of voluntary vaccination is rare even in developed countries. The Prime Minister called for collective efforts by institutions and people to avert the Indian-like situation due to the pandemic.

The meeting was apprised that the number of vaccination centers has been doubled and mobile teams have been increased from 48 to 600.

The meeting was also informed that over ten million citizens have so far been vaccinated, which is a significant milestone.

Furthermore, the public and private organizations are also ensuring vaccination of their staff.