Blantyre District Health Office on Monday rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination exercise in the district.

The exercise started with health workers.

Speaking during the exercise at Gate Way clinic, Blantyre District Health Officer, Dr. Gift Kawalazira said he was satisfied with how the exercise has began.

He further urged all the people to get vaccinated.

Dr Kawalazira downplayed all the misconceptions about the vaccine that are circulating on the social media.

One of the nurses, Ellen Jana, confirmed that she felt fine after receiving the vaccine.

The AstraZeneca vaccine rollout which was launched by President Lazarus Chakwera and his vice, Saulosi Chilima last Thursday, is expected to be administered in all the public health facilities.