Bhubaneswar: While stating that as of now Covid-19 situation is completely under control in the State, Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra today directed all Collectors and concerned authorities to carry out Covid-19 vaccination drive in different engineering colleges, higher education institutions and persons in the 18-59-year age group across the state in campaign mode.
Conducting a district-wise review of the Covid situation at a high-level meeting held in hybrid mode from the Lok Seva Bhawan here today, Mahapatra directed all Collectors and concerned departments to remain extremely vigilant, increase daily Covid testing, operationalize 24×7 Call Centre and intensify public awareness.
Principal Secretary Health & Family Welfare Department Nikunja Bihari Dhal directed for implementation of vaccination programme in each and every ward in urban areas and each and every panchayat in rural areas.
Development Commissioner Pradip Kumar Jena directed for including health workers, Anganwadi workers, public representatives, voluntary organisations and women self help groups in this work.
Worth mentioning, that administration of Covid-19 vaccine’s booster dose (precaution dose/ 3rd dose) will commence in the state from tomorrow.
Mahapatra also directed concerned officials to intensify the awareness and enforcement activities like wearing of masks, avoiding the crowd, and maintaining physical distance.
