Angul gets Covishield,vaccination from today

Angul:The Covid-19 vaccine will be administered to nearly 7,500 healthcare workers,including anganwadi members and sanitary workers at 30 session sites in Angul district.

O January 16,about 200 health officials, will be administered vaccines with a decision on further vaccinations to be taken once the procurement and distribution plans are finalised at the state level.

“As directed by the state, only two sites have been selected in Angul for the vaccine launch. But we are prepared with 30 sites, in case the vaccination gains pace next week,” Abhay Kumar das,CDMO Angul said.

Only two session sites have been given the go-ahead to smoothly conduct vaccinations on the launch day, said the CDMO,adding vaccination for all other health workers will be administered in post Jan 16 gradually.

Vaccination for rest of the people will depend upon the vaccine stock and distribution strategy at a later stage ,” said the chief district medical officer.

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