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By: Shree1news, 16 MAY 2021
BHUBANESWAR: Even as cases continue to surge within the State capital pushing the tally to over 60,000, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday introduced a slew of measures including doorstep testing and pick-up and drop facility to vaccination centres for senior residents.
BMC Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Singh mentioned the civic body will introduce doorstep testing for residents aged above 60 staying alone at their and homes and unable to travel. Over 6,000 such residents in the city will benefit by the move.
Singh stated doorstep testing will begin from Monday and to avail the service, senior citizens will have to dial BMC’s helpline 1929 and share their details and address.
A van will reach their doorstep and collect the samples. The Commissioner mentioned BMC will also start pick-up and drop facility for senior residents to the vaccination centres.
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