Taking note of the low vaccination numbers in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today asked all private and government hospitals and health facilities to offer hassle-free vaccination services for at least 8 hours daily, 7 days a week, till March 31. There should be no requirement of a separate certificate if an eligible 45 years person brings the medical record regarding co-morbidities, he further directed.<br />'' <br />''The directions came during the Covid review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, who pointed out with concern that of the 1291 registered private facilities, 891 have reportedly not administered a single dose. He asked the district administration to come down strictly on such hospitals, stressing that private hospitals need to join the government battle against Covid for the survival of the state and its people. He directed, the fees fixed for vaccination in private healthcare institutions must be publicised and overcharging should not be permitted.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He asked all elected and local leaders to make efforts to reach out to the public and address vaccination hesitancy. Community participation through Lok Sanjhedaari should also be reorganised and mobilised to address vaccination hesitancy and COVID appropriate behaviour, said the Chief Minister.</span><br />