Get vaccinated, boost Bahrain’s COVID-19 battle: Indian envoy

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Indian Ambassador Piyush Srivastava yesterday encouraged Indian community members to get vaccinated and support Bahrain’s battle against the deadly pandemic and for their safety.

Srivastava also informed community members about the supply of ‘Made in India’ COVISHIELD-AstraZeneca vaccine to Bahrain as part of the continued close collaboration between the two countries in fighting the pandemic.

The ambassador was speaking during the Embassy’s virtual Open House for redressing urgent, non-routine consular and labour issues of Indian community members.

The ambassador thanked the leadership of Bahrain for their successful vaccination drive.

Bahrain is providing free vaccination to all citizens and residents above 18 years of age.

Ambassador also thanked the Indian associations and community members for virtual participation in the Republic Day celebrations.

Indian community members reached out to needy Indian nationals and provided 1000 food kits and sanitisation kits on Republic Day, 2021.

Srivastava encouraged all community members to regularly follow the Embassy’s website and social media accounts for updates regarding pressing common issues such as COVID-19 related SOPs and travel-related information.