Gujarat govt initiates state-wide vaccination from Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad

New Delhi: The COVID-19 vaccination drive was launched in Gujarat on Saturday by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad.
During the occasion, CM Rupani stated, “16th January, 2021 is a historic day for the entire country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the country-wide vaccination and it is the beginning of the end of COVID-19 in India.”
CM Rupani appealed to folks of the nation to get vaccinated towards COVID-19 and avoid rumours, through the launch of vaccination drive within the state.
“I request you all to get vaccinated and not believe in the rumours. The vaccine will give you safety against coronavirus. Keep faith in our vaccines. The landmark launch of largest vaccination drive by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will define the victory over coronavirus,” Rupani stated whereas addressing media throughout a press convention.
Gujarat receives 5.41 lakh Covid-19 vaccines in Phase-I

Around 5.41 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been made obtainable to the state in Phase-1. Out of this, 4.40 lakh well being staff can be vaccinated in Gujarat. More than 16,000 well being staff can be vaccinated from 161 vaccine centres at present. This will embrace medical, paramedical, nursing and sanitation staff. The Government of India has determined to contains such staff in Phase-1 for his or her relentless service through the disaster.
There are 17, 128 vaccinators 27,934 session websites and 2236 cold-chain factors obtainable within the state.
A variety of reputed folks from the medical fraternity and workplace bearers acquired themselves vaccinated in Ahmedabad to guide by an instance.The CM added, “There is no need to have second thoughts about the vaccine. I urge everyone to stay away from rumours and misinformation. Covishield is safe for everyone.”
Health staff got a vaccine badge as a mark of identification.

The vaccination drive, which began at present, has been performed throughout the nation. It used Co-WIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Work), a web-based digital platform developed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which facilitates real-time info of vaccine shares, storage temperature and individualised monitoring of beneficiaries for COVID-19 vaccine.
A devoted 24×7 name centre – 1075 – was additionally established for addressing the queries associated to COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rollout and the Co-WIN software program.