Osun State Government has announced that it is set to commence the administration of booster doses for persons that have completed two doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer Bio-N-Tech or one dose of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, on Monday, as part of the decisions of the State Executive Council meeting.
According to Osun government, eligibility for the booster dose includes persons who are 18 years and above, those who took the second doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer Bio-N-Tech in the last six months. Also eligible are those who took the first dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the last two months.
Highlighting the advantage of the booster shot, Osun government said: “it strengthens the immune system better and gives greater protection against the virus”.
The government, while urging eligible citizens to take advantage of the opportunity being offered, said the doses are free of cost to prospective recipients.
“The doses are available at the various local government headquarters”, it was added.
Residents and those who are in the state for the Christmas celebrations were also urged to visit health care facilities across the state to take their Covid-19 vaccines.
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One dead, 18 injured in Osun auto crash
BLESSING AKOROWOSI, Osogbo
One person has reportedly died in a lone accident on Monday, at Abere area in Osogbo, Osun State capital.
Eighteen persons were severely injured in the fatal accident which occured around 1:45pm.
According to a release by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Osun Sector Command Spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogunyemi, the accident involved a white Toyota Hiace (EKY 213 XP) with 20 persons.
She added that the injured persons were taken to the hospital.
“The injured victims were taken to LAUTECH Osogbo and the dead was taken away by the family members.
“Obstruction cleared by FRSC Personnel and the vehicle was towed to Dugbe Police Station,” Ogunyemi stated.
