Murlidhar Mohol, Pune Mayor takes his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

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Murlidhar Mohol, Pune Mayor on Thursday took his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine was given at the Carpenter's Hospital in Kothrud. Due to the increasing number of corona patients in the city, the mayor appealed to all citizen to participate in vaccination.

The third phase of COVID-19 vaccination for all above 45 years begins from today.

The Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan had on Tuesday announced that from April 1 all people above 45 years will be eligible for vaccination.

According to the Health Ministry, advance appointments for vaccination can be booked through http://cowin.gov.in, or one can visit their nearest vaccination centre after 3 pm and get on-site registration done.

Meanwhile, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 6.43 crore today, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

According to the health ministry, a total of 6,51,17,896 vaccine doses have been given so far.

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— ANI (@ANI) April 1, 2021