Did vaccination for 18-45 age group begin? How Chintha Jerome got vaccine, asks social media

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Although the central government allowed distribution of vaccine to people for 18-45 age group, the drive did not start in most states due to the shortage of the vaccine. However, it is possible for the age group to register in the app for taking the vaccine. The governments are working hard to ensure second dose for those above 60 who have taken the first dose before the expiration date in many places. However, the picture of Chintha Jerome, chairperson of the Youth Commission, getting a vaccination shot, is being discussed.

Doubts have been raised on social media as to how Chintha got the vaccine even before the official announcement that vaccination has been started for people between the age group of 18 to 45. The vaccine was given only to government officials and health workers who were on election duty. The question also arises as whether she received the vaccine through back door. A media had reported that a former mayor of the capital city got the vaccine shot without standing in the queue.