Telangana Govt Increases Gap Between Two Covishield Doses By Two weeks

Earlier in May, the Centre has increased the duration between two doses from 4-6 weeks to 8-12 weeks

Covishield Vaccine.

Hyderabad: TRS government in Telangana has increased the gap between two Covishield doses by two weeks which now became 14-16 weeks. Earlier in May, the Centre has increased the gap between two vaccine doses from 4-6 weeks to 8-12 weeks mentioning that the antibodies would respond better if the duration between two doses is more than what it was initially set to be. However, the Telangana government said that they would prioritise inoculating people above 18 years old for the first dose.   

The government circular states that in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) circle, 100 government Covid vaccination centres will operate for the first dose for 18 years and above age group with prior online booking using the CoWIN portal. The list of centres is enclosed.

The circular also mentioned that in all other urban local bodies, 204 Government Covid Vaccination Centres will operate for the first dose for 18 years and above age group. In all 636 rural PHCS, the first dose will be given for 18 years and above age group in walk-in mode. The above arrangement will be applicable till July 3 (Saturday).

 

Meanwhile, there has been a dip in Covid cases in the state and the recoveries were recorded in more numbers when compared to the people testing positive for Covid-19. Telangana on Friday logged 858 Covid cases while nine died due to the deadly virus.