Eminent Doctor First To Take COVID-19 Vaccine In Odisha’s Ganjam – ODISHA BYTES
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Berhampur: The COVID-19 vaccination drive started in 11 centres of Ganjam district on Saturday with famend endocrinologist and diabetes advisor within the metropolis Dr Sunil Kumar Kota taking the primary shot.
In his response after being administered the vaccine, Dr Kota stated he was excited and jubilant. “There is no side effect. As per the scientific study, it is absolutely safe and effective,” he stated including that individuals shouldn’t be afraid of it and are available ahead to take the vaccine.
Dr Kota, who had the chance to work together with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik by means of video-conferencing, thanked the administration for taking well being care professionals as the primary recipient of the vaccine.
Ganjam Collector Vijay Amrit Kulange, who received accolades for environment friendly COVID administration, stated the frontline well being staff have evinced eager curiosity within the vaccine.
The centres the place the vaccine was administered within the district included City Hospital, MKCG, Christian Hospital and UPHC Aska Road (all in Berhampur metropolis), Sub-Divisional Hospitals in Chatrapur, Bhanjanagar and Aska, Community Health Centres at Chikiti, Belagam, Dharakote and Sumandala. Each middle administered the vaccine to 100 individuals, largely frontline well being staff and COVID warriors.
