Chandigarh, Jan 25 (UNI) Taking lead in effective implementation of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out, Haryana Health department has decided to observe January 25 as Covid-19 Vaccination Day and it was celebrated at various vaccination sites across the state on Monday.
Health Minister Anil Vij congratulated the Health Department for effective implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out. He said it has been possible due to persistent efforts of the Department.
Sharing more details, Additional Health Secretary Rajeev Arora said Haryana is one of the leading States in Covid-19 vaccination coverage. Taking further steps to ensure better implementation of the drive the department has decided to observe January 25 as COVID-19 Vaccination Day with an ambitious target of administering more than 30,000 doses of the vaccine to Health Care Workers.
It is a matter of great satisfaction that today Haryana has achieved 33,215 against set target of 30,000 for January 25, he said. Divulging details, he said Haryana is set to complete Covid-19 vaccination of all registered Health Care Workers (HCWs) except those who cannot be given vaccine as per guidelines (pregnant and lactating women, persons who are allergic to any vaccine).
Thus, till date, Haryana has vaccinated 1,05,401 Health care workers. In coming few days all registered and eligible beneficiaries will be vaccinated.
The vaccine drive was launched on January 16 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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