Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: All foreigners staying in the state can now take the COVID-19 jab after showing their passport at any vaccination centres across Goa.
Vaccination Nodal Officer Dr Anup Netravalkar said those foreigners who took the jab outside Goa, can also get their second jab in Goa.
Foreign nationals can either book a slot online through the CoWIN portal or directly approach the vaccination centres to get vaccinated.
“A significant number of foreign nationals are living in India, especially in large metropolitan areas. In these areas, the potential of the spread of COVID-19 is high due to higher population density. To counter any possibility of such occurrence, it is important to vaccinate all eligible persons,” the Ministry said in a release.
The initiative will ensure the safety of foreign nationals residing in India and bring down the possibility of further transmission from unvaccinated persons.
“It will also ensure overall safety from the further transmission of COVID-19 virus,” said the Ministry.
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