RANGPUR, May 17, 2021 (BSS) – The number of citizens who got the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine rose to 3,36,241 as 7,114 more people were inoculated with the jab today in Rangpur division.
Health officials said the 7,114 citizens, who were inoculated with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today, include 4,491 male and 2,623 female, of all eight districts in the division.
“The total of 3,36,241 second dose recipient citizens, including 2,16,484 male and 1,19,757 female, previously got the first dose at least two months ago,” Divisional Director (Health) Dr Md Ahad Ali told BSS at 5:50 pm today.
The district-wise break-up of the second dose recipient 3,36,241 citizens stands at 69,316 in Rangpur, 28,183 in Panchagarh, 45,343 in Nilphamari, 25,266 in Lalmonirhat, 28,586 in Kurigram, 35,179 in Thakurgaon, 71,857 in Dinajpur and 32,511 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 COVID-19 vaccine 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 should strictly abide by the health directives, hygiene rules and wear masks to remain safe.