Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that getting corona vaccine is better than going on ventilator. Wearing masks, following social distancing and getting vaccinated are no longer matters of our choice. Now it is the social responsibility of the person. We have to make sure that we do not endanger the lives of other people by our careless behaviour. America, England and many countries of Europe are being affected by the third wave of corona infection.
The death toll from corona in America has exceeded eight lakh. In view of these circumstances, caution is necessary to prevent the third wave of corona. We all have lost our loved ones in the first and second waves of corona. In view of the possibility of the third wave, it is necessary that we become alert early. Wear a mask, follow social distance and most importantly get the Covid vaccine mandatorily.
Chouhan was taking stock of the vaccination centrer set up at Rashidia School, Barkhedi, Bhopal during the vaccination mega campaign. He reviewed the arrangements of the vaccination centre and interacted with the people who came for immunization regarding vaccination.
The Chief Minister also put the mark of ''I am vaccinated'' to Shri Mohammad Alim Qureshi after vaccination at the vaccination centre. In the presence of Chouhan, Swastivachan was done by the girl students of Government Model Residential Girls Sanskrit Vidyalaya (Gargi) Bhopal located in the school premises. Former Minister Rampal Singh was also present.
Chouhan said that so far 9 crore 91 lakh vaccine doses have been administered in the state. If the people of the state, being a little more aware and active, come forward for vaccination, then we will be successful in providing protection shield to all the eligible brothers and sisters of the state.
Chouhan said that it has been scientifically proven that vaccination is effective in saving lives. Therefore, it is not wise to risk your life by being careless in getting vaccinated. Let us all motivate our relatives and acquaintances to get vaccinated and ensure that all eligible people around us must get vaccinated.
The Chief Minister has requested all religious leaders, social workers, political parties to motivate the people of the state for vaccination. Chouhan appreciated the continuous efforts being made by the health workers, ASHA-Anganwadi workers in the vaccination campaign.
Chouhan said that apart from ensuring cent percent immunization in the state, the arrangement of hospitals is also being beefed up to face the possible third wave of Covid. Oxygen system, oxygen plant, beds, medicines, equipment, trained staff etc. are being arranged in hospitals.