Chennai: Amid increasing Covid cases in Tamilnadu, health experts have urged the government to reduce the age limit for vaccination.
“The government, depending on the vaccine availability and the mortality trends, should reduce the age limit,” said a government doctor.
At present, the Covid-19 vaccination drive is focussed on those over 45. However, coronavirus infection data indicates those younger are affected as much, particularly in the second wave.
On Wednesday, Tamilnadu reported 7,819 new cases ā the highest one-day rise since the pandemic began. The new cases tally breached 6,993 cases the State reported on 27 July, 2020.
After the discharge of 3,464 people and deaths of 25 patients, there were 54,315 active cases in the State. Chennai reported 2,564 cases in 24 hours.