Notwithstanding the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, a group of sugarcane cutter workers from Beed migrated in Miraj taluka believes that vaccination is not necessary for them as their immunity is strong. Making it mandatoryThe rate of vaccination in Maharashtra has dropped. The vaccination rate in the State is dropping to 6.5 lakh daily, which was once 8-10 lakhs per day. Tope said that the union government could step in and make provisions to make vaccination mandatory. The government has now concluded that if 100 per cent vaccination has to be achieved it should be made mandatory.

Source: The Hindu January 15, 2022 03:53 UTC