JOIN USThird phase Covid-19 vaccination drive began in Dakshina Kannada
The third phase of Covid-19 vaccination was launched across Dakshina Kannada district on Monday. Thirty-nine beneficiaries queued up to receive the vaccine.
Both government and private hospitals have been identified as vaccination sites. On Day 1, vaccination was administered only at Wenlock Hospital.
From Tuesday, apart from Wenlock Hospital, the drive will be taken up in four taluk hospitals at Bantwal, Belthangady, Sullia and Puttur.
The registration for the vaccination drive began from Monday. Sources said 39 people had registered till noon. They were vaccinated from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
A beneficiary had given wrong date of birth, which was realised during the verification. Many had given mobile phone numbers of their relatives which created problem while receiving OTP, officials said.
The health officials have appealed to people to furnish their mobile phone numbers during registration. The cost of vaccine in private hospitals is Rs 250. The vaccinators are being trained from Monday. The private hospitals have sought two more days to launch the vaccination drive, Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Officer Dr Rajesh said.
More than 100 people had registered for the vaccination. The vaccination drive will begin at community health centres in future. It will be taken up on a full-fledged basis from March 7.
Initially, the health department will only fix timings for the vaccination. Later, the private medical colleges will decide on it. A total of 1.16 lakh doses of vaccines were distributed to Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts. About 10% of the population i.e, 2.3 lakh senior citizens are eligible for vaccination in Dakshina Kannada district.
All those, above 60 years (born prior to January 1, 1960) and those suffering from co-morbidities (in the age of 45 to 59) are eligible for being vaccinated. Citizens will be able to register and book an appointment for vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using Co-WIN 2.0 portal.
The beneficiaries should produce a photo identity card (Aadhaar Card or Voter Identity Card) at the time of being vaccinated.