7564 With Punjab witnessing an alarming surge in Covid cases, the state government has decided to act tough against healthcare workers reluctant to take vaccine. File photo
Vishav Bharti
Chandigarh, March 15
With Punjab witnessing an alarming surge in Covid cases, the state government has decided to act tough against healthcare workers reluctant to take vaccine.
At a recent video-conference, Principal Secretary Hussan Lal directed all civil surgeons to ensure entire staff was vaccinated soon. For those refusing to take vaccine, a weekly RTPCR test before joining duty was made must.
The message was conveyed to the field staff by civil surgeons. An order issued by the civil surgeon in Mansa mentions that “health employees not getting themselves tested won’t be allowed to enter their office and will be marked absent”.