Shocking! Jalna: Two health officials test COVID-19 positive after taking second dose of vaccine

In a shocking incident, two health department officials have tested COVID-19 positive in Jalna district after they were administered second dose of vaccine, an official said on Thursday.

Civil surgeon Dr. Archana Bhosale, Zilla Parishad DHO Vivek Khatgaonkar and Co-ordinator Dr. Santosh Kadle have tested corona positive.

Just a few day back these three district health officials had taken the second jab. However, they have mild symptoms of COVID-19.

"When their samples were examined, they tested positive for the infection," an official said.

Additional civil surgeon Padmaja Saraf said it takes around 42 days for the antibodies to develop after both the doses of the vaccine are administered.

"One must wear a mask and adhere to all COVID-19 protocols even after taking both the doses of the vaccine," she said.

Meanwhile, the district reported 204 new cases on Thursday. Of them, Jalna town recorded 139.