Sikkim has restarted vaccinating people of 18-44 years from today.<br />''  <br />'' Vaccination drive for the age group was launched in the state on 16th May, which continued till 27th May.<br />''  <br />'' Onsite vaccination has now opened for a priority group listed by the state government which includes persons with co-morbidities; differently abled persons; and government and taxi drivers; among others in urban areas. Other eligible citizens will need to book online slots for vaccination in urban centres. <br />''  <br />'' The state government aims to vaccinate 65,000 people of 18-44 years this month.<br />''  <br />'' AIR correspondent reports, state information, education and communication officer of health department Sonam Bhutia has informed that COVID19 vaccination for the 18-44 age group through online slots will resume from tomorrow at Thakurbari and STNM Hospital in Gangtok, East Sikkim and Mangan Maternal Child Health facility in North Sikkim.<br />''  <br />'' As special cases, wherein people, who have been vaccinated with the first dose at least 28 days ago and need to proceed on international travel before 31st August 2021, can opt for the second dose with a proof of travel, along with their passports.<br />''  <br />'' These people have been categorised as students, job seekers, and sportspersons and accompanying staff of the Indian contingent for the Olympic Games scheduled in Japan.<br />''  <br />'' Separately, the health department has appealed to all people of over 45 years who are yet to be vaccinated to come forward for inoculation.<br />''  <br />'' Special vaccination sites have been opened for people of this age group with no identification documents, where they can visit with certificates issued by panchayats, councillors or local ASHA members.<br />