The Multan administration has reiterated its earlier instructions to public departments, saying it will not serve individuals who have not received a Covid-19 vaccine dose until now, according to APP.

As part of the new modus operandi to expedite the vaccination drive, Deputy Commissioner Ali Shehzad forwarded the notification to the departments titled “no vaccination, no service”.

According to the DC office spokesman, a letter would also be written to the district accounts office to stop the salaries of public employees who haven't been get vaccinated against Covid-19 yet.

Besides public departments, banks and private institutions were also directed by the DC office to display notices at their entry points, encouraging their clients to get the Covid-19 shots.

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