By: Shree1news, 18 NOV 2020
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday mentioned pregnant women and people above 60 years together with health staff will likely be accorded precedence in distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.
Reviewing the COVID-19 administration within the state, the chief minister mentioned the vaccines for the illness have reached final stage of testing and are anticipated to be out there quickly. Stating that the database of acute sufferers will likely be useful on this regard, he referred to as for fool-proof plan to make sure safety of weak part of the society.
However, CM mentioned preventive measures like wearing masks, cleaning hands and maintaining social distance will likely be fruitful until the vaccine is available.
Because the second wave of the pandemic has broken out in the US, European countries and New Delhi, the chief minister suggested the people to be careful within the winter season.
He directed the chief secretary to plan a technique for easy conduct of Standard X and Plus II examinations within the light of COVID-19.
Chief secretary Asit Tripathy spoke on the measures taken for preventing spread of COVID-19 in winter season and ensuring livelihood of the people. Additinal chief secretary, Health department Pradip Kumar Mohapatra outlined the steps on clean vaccination process.
Source: A-N