Dhaka, June 11 -- Amid growing concerns over the fresh spread of COVID-19, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has advised certain high-risk groups to receive vaccination.

These include individuals with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, and those who are likely to come into close contact with COVID-19 patients.

On Wednesday, DGHS Director General Md Abu Jafor said the agency currently has a stock of 1.71 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, which will be used in the imminent vaccination campaign.

"Those who are unvaccinated and are in regular contact with others, including immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women, should take the vaccine," he said.

"Alongside them, those who have previously been vaccina...