State yet to receive guidelines from Centre regarding vaccination of elderlyConfusion reigns as far as the registration and vaccination of senior citizens for receiving COVID-19 vaccination is concerned as the State is yet to receive the guidelines from the Centre regarding this. Health Department officials said they were flooded with calls from all quarters seeking clarity on how citizens can register for vaccination. State Health officials said they expected more clarity in matters by Sunday afternoon. Health officials are aware that this is likely to create some confusion and overcrowding at vaccination sites. Of the 3.3 lakh poll officials who are receiving the vaccine, the State has now covered about 20%, health officials said.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2021 16:09 UTC