Maharashtra: Five lakh health workers vaccinated for COVID-19

Maharashtra State Health Minister Rajesh Tope has informed that more than five lakh health workers across the state have been vaccinated for COVID-19 so far. He further stated that in the third phase of vaccination, people above 50 years of age will be vaccinated and the registration for the same can be done from March 1.

Giving more information with regards to the vaccination, Tope added that the vaccine for the coronavirus is being given as per priority in phases. Moreover, the vaccination drive is being held through 652 centres across the state. About 40,000 to 45,000 health workers are being vaccinated every day in the state.

As the risk of contracting COVID-19 is especially high among senior citizens, now senior citizens will be vaccinated around March 15. The state government is working for this, with the participation of the private and public sectors to eradicate the coronavirus.

Moreover, assistance will be sought from 46 private hospitals in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the number of citizens above 50 years of age is around 3 million. On the other hand, out of a population of 1 crore, 3 lakh citizens will be eligible for this till March 15.

Last year in the month of March, coronavirus hit the country and spread across the states. However, due to the remarkable action taken by the civic body in Dharavi, Worli, Malad and other areas, the instances of COVID-19 was brought under control.

In particular, Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal took various measures at different levels to control the coronavirus. These include COVID-19 centres with control room, tests, increasing hospital service facilities, surveys, crowd restrictions, restrictions imposed during Ganeshotsav, Navratri and Diwali.