New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has said that as India is making ready for the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive from January 16, 2021, Gujarat authorities has additionally made mandatory preparations for a similar.
Addressing the individuals of Gujarat digitally, the CM mentioned, “State-wide COVID-19 vaccination will begin from 16th January, 2021. The state government has already compiled data for vaccination. More than 11 lakh COVID-19 warriors, which includes more than 4 lakh health workers and more than 6 lakh frontline workers (police, sanitation workers etc.), will be vaccinated in the first phase.”
It is a satisfaction second for your entire nation that the COVID-19 vaccines are made in India thereby fulfilling the mission of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. This is a testomony of the dedication of our scientists and their laborious work.
The CM additionally added that the work for ‘House to House’ survey has been efficiently accomplished in Gujarat. A database of greater than 1 crore 5 lakh residents, aged 50 and above, has been ready beneath the identical. Another 2 lakh 75,000 individuals beneath 50, who’re affected by illnesses have additionally been recognized by the state authorities.
More than 16,000 well being employees have been efficiently educated as Vaccinators. The state authorities has made mandatory preparations for cold-chain transportation of the vaccine. 6 Regional Depots have been established. Government of India has additionally provided mandatory instruments and equipments to the state authorities.
Successful trial runs at 6 locations within the state have been accomplished in rural and concrete areas. Vaccine facilities have been geared up with a ‘Vaccine Room’ and a ‘Waiting Room’. People can be positioned beneath commentary for some time, post-vaccination.
CM Rupani urged 6.5 crore Gujaratis to avoid rumors in such vital occasions and insisted that folks comply with and implement pointers issued by the federal government infrequently.
He additionally added that each citizen can be vaccinated however insisted that folks should be affected person and belief the federal government.
