The number of citizens who got the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reached 3,51,662 as 7,580 more people were inoculated with the jab today in Rangpur division. Health officials said the 7,580 citizens, who were inoculated with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today, include 4,321 male and 3,259 female, of all eight districts in the division, reports BSS.
“The total of 3,51,662 second dose recipient citizens, including 2,25,450 male and 1,26,212 female, previously got the first dose at least two months ago,” Divisional Director (Health) Dr Md Ahad Ali stated on Monday afternoon. The district-wise break-up of the second dose recipient 3,51,662 citizens stands at 74,979 in Rangpur, 28,810 in Panchagarh, 47,003 in Nilphamari, 26,028 in Lalmonirhat, 29,949 in Kurigram, 36,026 in Thakurgaon, 73,950 in Dinajpur and 34,917 in Gaibandha.
Meanwhile, none was vaccinated with the first dose of the jab since April 26 last in Rangpur division where the total number of citizens who got the first dose of the jab remained steady at 5,96,943. The district-wise break-up of the first dose recipient 5,96,943 citizens stands at 1,68,569 in Rangpur, 44,498 in Panchagarh, 76,727 in Nilphamari, 37,344 in Lalmonirhat, 46,128 in Kurigram, 49,134 in Thakurgaon, 1,11,667 in Dinajpur and 62,876 in Gaibandha.
After taking the second dose of the jab at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH) vaccination centre today, a number of citizens told BSS that they were feeling normal without side effects.
Chief of Divisional Coronavirus Service and Prevention Task Force and Principal of Rangpur Medical College Professor Dr. AKM Nurunnobi Lyzu said people must abide by the health directives, hygiene rules and wear masks to remain safe.
