Healthcare workers to benefit first from COVID-19 vaccine
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All healthcare workers in authorities and personal sectors will get COVID-19 vaccination within the preliminary section within the State. Other precedence teams and populations can be lined in a phased method, said a observe from the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Karnataka has began work on getting ready a database of healthcare workers and the State’s job pressure that met on October 13 mentioned the COVID-19 vaccine introduction and preparedness. The current chilly chain system of routine immunisation underneath the Universal Immunisation Programme can be utilised for vaccine introduction when it turns into obtainable. The chilly chain preparedness and strengthening evaluation is being completed, said the observe.
Following instructions from the Union Ministry to full preliminary information assortment by October 31, a State-level orientation was held on October 20 for all Deputy Commissioners, District Health Officers, and reproductive baby well being officers.
“District-level orientation for government and private health facilities has also started. Standard templates for collection of details of healthcare workers are being shared with all healthcare facilities. All health facilities registered under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act are being informed through online portals and SMS for timely data collection. Professional bodies of doctors are being roped in for this,” the observe mentioned.
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