Corona vaccine would be reaching Odisha very soon, for which all arrangements are completed by the State Government, said Health Minister Naba Kishore Das here on Thursday.
He said that as per directions of the Central Government, a database has been prepared to give the vaccine. In the first phase, all frontline warriors like 3.2 lakh health workers and associates would be given vaccine, for which 29,276 centres have been identified.
As many as 8,266 vaccinators have also been selected and given required training for the purpose. Besides, 1,222 cold chain points are to store the vaccine, he said. While at present, one vaccine store is available in the State, nine regional centres and 32 district-level vaccine centres have been created at places including Rourkela and Bhubaneswar.
A steering committee has also been formed at the State level to monitor smooth administration of the vaccine. All district heads have been advised by the Health Department to form taskforces, the Minister Das added.