The Covid-19 vaccination drive began in Brahampur and 11 centres in Ganjam district on Saturday. The drive kicked off in all other centres as soon as Prime Minister Modi launched the programme through videoconferencing.
The first vaccine was administered to Dr Sunil Kota at the City Hospital. Dr Kota said, “As my name was chosen for the first vaccination in Ganjam district, I feel proud.” He said the vaccine is fully safe and does not have any side effects. The people should not be apprehensive to take the shot.
Later, Dr Sunil Agarwal took the shot at the MKCG Medical College Hospital and spoke about his experience to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik though video-conference.
Notably, more than 25,105 Covid warriors had enlisted their names for getting the vaccine. Presently, there are 16,800 vaccines in the district. On the day, arrangements were made for 1100 people to take the vaccine at the 11 centres. While district Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange, CDMO Uma Shankar Mishra and BeMC Commssioner Siddheswar Baliarsingh Bender were present at the City Hospital, RDC T Aao inspected the programme at the MKCG Hospital.