The first phase of the Covid-19 vaccination meant for healthcare personnel was conducted in the State at 161 sites covering all 30 districts as part of a nationwide programme on Saturday.A total of 13,345 of 16,314 persons enlisted for the inoculation were vaccinated by evening. This was 84 per cent of the day’s target.The first vaccine shot was administered to a sanitation worker, Biranchi Naik (51), of the Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, at 11.05 am.
A total of 16,100 healthcare workers would be vaccinated today.
Medical Education and Training Director Dr CBK Mohanty said extensive arrangements were made for the mega vaccination drive. All protocols were followed and necessary infrastructures were created in the districts for the programme.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare took feedbacks on the immunisation from two sites, Bhubaneswar and Sundargarh. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik interacted with vaccination beneficiaries at three places.