Pune: Covid Vaccination will be carried out with priority in the regions affected by the flood of the state, the Minister of Health of Rajesh Tope said on Friday, while health officials clarified that they would strengthen the drive in the form of a cellular team and emergency camps only after rescue work and rehabilitation In the affected district it ends.
“At least for three to four days, Covid vaccination will be postponed in the affected area.
At present, the most important thing is rescue and rehabilitation of residents.
Even for affected citizens, collecting pieces will be the first thing in mind rather than Covid vaccination, “said the state immunization officer in Patil to Ti.
Aayush Prasad, Chief Executive Officer, Pune Zilla Parishad, said vaccination efforts will remain not affected throughout the district when the affected parts of the rural areas have risen back to normal.
In the affected area, the inoculation drive will be strengthened after rescue work and rehabilitation will end, Archana Patil, Director, Health Services, clarified.
When investigated about the number of vaccination centers that will remain inactive until the affected rehabilitation work has ended, said Patil, “we take stock situation.
In some districts, normalcy is likely to be returned faster.
The districts can continue the vaccination drive quickly Instead of being wrestling with rescue and rehabilitation work.
“Around 19:19 Lakh residents, including health workers and front lines, are scheduled for the second dose of Covishield or Covaxin in 35 countries on July 8, with the majority of beneficiaries from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Kolhapur.
Patil said it was important for all beneficiaries to receive the second dose on time.
“We have asked officials to stay a special focus on the second dose administration of vaccines for all beneficiaries who qualify,” he said.
Vax on priority in the flood-hit area, said Rajesh Tope
