RANGPUR, May 2, 2021 (BSS) – A total of 2,62,702 citizens got the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine with inoculation of 10,968 more people today with the second dose of the jab in Rangpur division.
Health officials said the 10,968 citizens, who were inoculated with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today, include 6,743 male and 4,225 female, of all eight districts in the division.
“The total of 2,62,702 second dose recipient citizens, including 1,70,563 male and 92,239 female, previously got the first dose at least two months ago,” Divisional Director (Health) Dr Md Ahad Ali told BSS at 6 pm.
The district-wise break-up of the second dose recipient 2,62,702 citizens stands at 51,048 in Rangpur, 23,844 in Panchagarh, 35,063 in Nilphamari, 19,991 in Lalmonirhat, 22,554 in Kurigram, 28,436 in Thakurgaon, 57,385 in Dinajpur and 24,381 in Gaibandha.
“Meanwhile, none was vaccinated with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today in the division as per an official decision that has become effective since April 26 last due to shortage of the jab,” Dr Ali said.
As a result, the total number of citizens who got the first dose of the vaccine remained steady at 5,96,952, including 3,58,041 male and 2,38,911 female, in the division.
The district-wise break-up of the first dose recipient 5,96,952 citizens stands at 1,68,569 in Rangpur, 44,498 in Panchagarh, 76,727 in Nilphamari, 37,344 in Lalmonirhat, 46,128 in Kurigram, 49,113 in Thakurgaon, 1,11,697 in Dinajpur and 62,876 in Gaibandha.
After taking the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH) vaccination centre, a number of male and female citizens said they were feeling normal without any side effects.
Chief of Divisional Coronavirus Service and Prevention Task Force and Principal of RpMC Professor Dr. AKM Nurunnobi Lyzu said inoculation of citizens with the second dose of the jab will continue onward in the division.