DW BUREAU / LUDHIANA Punjab Youth Development Board (PYDB) Chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today said that the concerted efforts of Punjab government led by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh had registered another big leap in vaccination during the three-special inoculation drive from July 3 to 5. Stating that the timely vaccination can save precious lives to fell prey to COVID-19 pandemic, the Chairman of PYDB Sukhwinder Singh Bindra said that people of Punjab gave enthusiastic response to vaccination drive conducted across the state on July 3, which further led to ensure administration of more 5.14 lakh doses in one day to the age group of 18 years and above. He said that the health teams administered over 20 lakh anti-Coronavirus vaccines to the beneficiaries in between the age group of 18 and 44 years so far in the state. Bindra also commended the significant role of Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Youth Clubs, social and religious organisations to take the vaccination drive to new heights by covering maximum eligible populace in urban as well as rural areas. Disclosing details, Bindra said that with launch of mega drive for COVID vaccination as many as 284044 first doses had been given to beneficiaries of 18 to 44 years age and 8065 second doses on first day while on July 4 49251 first doses were inoculated followed by 1429 second doses. (editor@dailyworld.in)