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In Tamil Nadu, hospitals have started to administer vaccine to the people above 60 years. Three options have been given to those who have registered online. They have to visit the vaccination centre and register themselves with a valid photo ID card provided by the Government.
People can also register themselves through WIN 2.0 app. Vaccines will be provided to those in the age group of 45-59 with pre existing health conditions. AIR correspondent reports, the district electoral officers inaugurated the vaccination drive at government hospitals.
A total of 761 private hospitals and 529 government hospitals will offer the vaccines in the State. The vaccines will be administered free of cost at the Government hospitals. At private hospitals, a patient will have to pay Rs.250 per dose. While one dose costs Rs.150 per person, the hospitals have been permitted to collect another Rs.100 as service charge per dose. Anyone can register through the app using their mobile number.
A one time password will be generated. After registration, an account will be created. The application will then create a login identity for the user, at a time, a person can add only four beneficiaries.
Health experts have appealed to all the people to vaccinate themselves against Covid-19. The State has also extended the lock down in the State prohibiting international traffic till the 31st of this month. The order also wanted the districts to take mandatory precautions like wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and using hand sanitisers.