The Telangana health authorities have announced a change to the vaccination policy. So far, walk-ins have been in force in the State for individuals aged above 45. That's not the case any longer.

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The Director of Public Health on Monday announced that the State Health Department has decided to make vaccination available only on pre-booking basis at Government Centres.

He added that, in the GHMC region, about 200 slots will be available, while the number is pegged at 100 in others.

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It may be noted that, for individuals aged above 18, walk-ins havent been allowed from day 1. Only registered ones are allowed to walk in.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has been taking care of the Health portfolio after Etala Rajender was removed last week.