A vial of Covishield.
Experts say hesitancy is not abnormal and the vaccines are important to contain the virus, and are scientifically proven
It has been a fortnight since the two COVID-19 vaccines Covishield and Covaxin were rolled out in Tamil Nadu. A total of 88,467 healthcare providers/workers have so far received the vaccines.
Sensing the hesitancy among the medical fraternity over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar and Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan took Covaxin, which is yet to see many takers, as a confidence-building measure. Yet, vaccination continues to be slow-paced in the State, which ranks low on coverage among large States.