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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Vaccine centre set up in Bengaluru for those travelling abroad

The Central College campus, Bengaluru City University, is on Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi. (Source: K. MURALI KUMAR)

A vaccination centre will be set up on the Central College campus, Bengaluru City University from July 22 for people travelling abroad. It will operate between 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

The gap between the two doses of Covishield vaccine has been revised to 28 days from 84 days for citizens in BBMP limits who are going abroad, following a directive from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This applies to students, people travelling for work, and sportspersons heading to Tokyo for the Olympics.

The documents provided by beneficiaries will be verified and permission for a second dose Covishield vaccine will be granted.

For more details, citizens can contact Sanghamitra, Deputy Health Officer (East) on 9343793046, Dr. Gayatri, Medical Officer on 9591879025, or Dr. Mohammed Aleef Ali, Medical Officer on 9880037365.

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