PATNA: Patna district magistrate (DM) Chandrashekhar Singh issued instructions on Saturday for the much-anticipated vaccination of teens aged 15 to 18 years, as well as measures to halt the spread of the Covid-19 infection.
During a meeting with officials, the district magistrate stated that in addition to slot booking, an on-spot registration facility for immunising teens with Covaxin shots will be available.
DM formed 87 teams, 53 of which would be assigned to rural schools and 20 to urban schools.
Additionally, 14 teams would be deputed at government and private medical colleges, as well as vaccination centres operating 24 hours a day.
There are 720 high schools in Patna district, with a total enrolment of 4.93 lakh children who are eligible for vaccination.
The DM asked the district education officer to convene meetings with government and private schools and direct all institutions to organise parent-teacher meetings in order to ensure that the Covid vaccination drive is a success.
Singh said, “Because Covid infections are being discovered in a dispersed manner rather than in any particular location, there is no need to declare containment zones at the time. However, the administration is closely monitoring the scenario in the district and will take all necessary measures to halt the spread of the virus.”
He advised people not to delay and seek immediate medical attention if they experience fever, dry cough, or headache-like symptoms.
According to sources, the administration has already established a telemedicine facility (6287590551 and 6287590552) and a control room (0612-2219090 and 2219033) for assisting people in need.
Additionally, a massive mask-checking drive has been launched, for which the district magistrate has formed 10 teams.
While three teams conduct the drive on buses, autorickshaws, and other vehicles, two teams conduct checks on customers and dealers in stores.
The remaining teams conduct the drive exclusively in crowded areas such as vegetable and fruit markets.
Chandrashekhar stated, “In response to the rising trend of Covid infections, a total of 289 beds have been prepared for patient isolation and treatment. There are 112 beds at Patliputra Sports Complex, 152 at Ashoka Hotel, and 25 at Khanqah Mujibia. After ‘Prakash Parv’, an additional 200 beds will be made available at Kangan Ghat.”
During a meeting with officials, the district magistrate stated that in addition to slot booking, an on-spot registration facility for immunising teens with Covaxin shots will be available.
DM formed 87 teams, 53 of which would be assigned to rural schools and 20 to urban schools.
Additionally, 14 teams would be deputed at government and private medical colleges, as well as vaccination centres operating 24 hours a day.
There are 720 high schools in Patna district, with a total enrolment of 4.93 lakh children who are eligible for vaccination.
The DM asked the district education officer to convene meetings with government and private schools and direct all institutions to organise parent-teacher meetings in order to ensure that the Covid vaccination drive is a success.
Singh said, “Because Covid infections are being discovered in a dispersed manner rather than in any particular location, there is no need to declare containment zones at the time. However, the administration is closely monitoring the scenario in the district and will take all necessary measures to halt the spread of the virus.”
He advised people not to delay and seek immediate medical attention if they experience fever, dry cough, or headache-like symptoms.
According to sources, the administration has already established a telemedicine facility (6287590551 and 6287590552) and a control room (0612-2219090 and 2219033) for assisting people in need.
Additionally, a massive mask-checking drive has been launched, for which the district magistrate has formed 10 teams.
While three teams conduct the drive on buses, autorickshaws, and other vehicles, two teams conduct checks on customers and dealers in stores.
The remaining teams conduct the drive exclusively in crowded areas such as vegetable and fruit markets.
Chandrashekhar stated, “In response to the rising trend of Covid infections, a total of 289 beds have been prepared for patient isolation and treatment. There are 112 beds at Patliputra Sports Complex, 152 at Ashoka Hotel, and 25 at Khanqah Mujibia. After ‘Prakash Parv’, an additional 200 beds will be made available at Kangan Ghat.”
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