Goa, March 6 -- Goa is known as a place where alcoholic drinks flow freely. Many Goans have drinks on a daily basis. Hence it is often said that in Goa there are more bars and taverns than milk-booths. However, when we are in the midst of a pandemic and vaccination against the virus is the order of the day, people need to think twice before indulging in alcoholic drinks. Those who get vaccinated for COVID-19 should not consume alcohol till 45 days after vaccination according to MK Sudarshan, chairman of the Karnataka State Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

It is learnt that alcohol consumption may lead to impaired liver function in a person who has been vaccinated and the person's immune response may be compromised. In such a case, the p...