'Drive in Vaccination' covers 400 beneficiaries in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 8: On the first day of ‘Drive in Vaccination’ effort by Bubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), 400 beneficiaries are vaccinated and have enjoyed the hassle free zone during the time they took the jab. This novel step in the state capital has encouraged denizens to come forward booking their slots and come to the venue in a guided and disciplined manner. Two vaccination points in the basement of Esplaned One mall, Rasulgarh served 45+ category beneficiaries who came for vaccination. The center was well marked as lanes, registration check in, vaccination, waiting space and exit passage. Pre publicity of the initiative in different media regarding facilities and arrangements has resulted in covering 400 vaccinations in the first day of the drive. Team BMC lead by Zonal Deputy Commissioner, SE Zone AnsumanRatha guided the whole process throughout the day. The drive started at 8.45 AM today has ended at 6.00 PM with a break of two hours from 1 PM to 3 PM. team of Enplaned One mall headed by Parth PratimNayak, the Centre Head supported in barricading, traffic management, registration check in and space arrangement. The entire space has been made as an information promotion zone using different displays with regards to Covid-19 vaccination and encouraging citizens to cooperate preventing the infection. During vaccination the vaccinators and team BMC have counseled beneficiaries about best practices and Covid-19 appropriate behavior.