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PANAJI
Health officials have been asked to heighten vigilance along the border and in forested areas of Pernem and surroundings.
Speaking to The Goan, Deputy Director of DHS, Dr Jose D’Sa said, “Health officials from each of the areas were briefed on the current situation in the area and told what measures are to be taken in this regard.”
He said officials were asked to keep a watchful eye not only in Pernem but the border and surrounding areas for cases. He also said the KFD vaccination drive will begin on Wednesday.
“In the past there were apprehensions about the vaccine and its effects, but with increased awareness drives and education programs, people are slowly beginning to understand the importance of it,” said D’Sa.
Meanwhile, Panchayat Minister Rajendra Arlekar said people will be vaccinated to curb the disease and vaccination will start at Torsem-Patradevi on Wednesday at Government Primary School, Patradevi, at 10 am.
It may be recalled that some monkeys were found dead in in Pernem taluka.
Medical reports confirmed they had KFD.
