Kupwara, Jan. 23 -- Amid surge in the Covid-19 cases, chief medical officer Kupwara Dr Bashir Ahmed Telly on Sunday appealed parents to get their children, aged between 15 to 17 years, vaccinated against the Covid-19.

While talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Dr Bashir urged the eligible teenagers to come forward and get vaccinated at the nearest vaccination sites to safeguard themselves as vaccination is extremely important to fight this deadly virus.

He also urged teachers, PRIs and other senior citizens to mobilize and sensitize eligible students to get themselves vaccinated against the Covid-19.

Vaccination will be held at all schools and higher secondary's including in 10 medical blocks of district. The drive is going on smooth...