Mysore/Mysuru, April 9 -- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri has asked people above 45 years of age in N.R. Assembly Constituency to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of Ramzan fasting, which is just a few days away.

She was addressing a meeting with Muslim religious leaders and Moulvis on COVID-19 vaccination drive at the MCC Hall here on Thursday.

The DC called upon people who come under MCC Zonal Offices 6, 7 and 8 to take the jab in the better interests of their health and safety.

Pointing out that it is advisable to take the vaccine before the commencement of Ramzan fasting, she said that people should not be scared about the chances of side-effects as the vaccines were safe.

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