Himachal Pradesh government has administered covid 19 vaccine to over 1.78 lakh people of the state which is about 2.60 percent of the total population. AIR correspondent reports that the State Government is also keeping an eye on recent surge on covid19 cases and appropriate steps are being taken accordingly.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has said that he would request the Punjab Chief Minister to keep a tab on pilgrims visiting Himachal Pradesh from Punjab to check the spread of virus.</span><br />