Odisha to introduce Covaxin for people of Ganjam

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | July 02, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, July 2: Odisha government has decided to introduce Covaxin vaccine in Ganjam from July for vaccination of 18 years and above citizens. Earlier residents of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) used to get Covaxin while Covishield is being administered at other places in Odisha. Officials said that Covaxin will be supplied to Ganjam for vaccination of beneficiaries who are yet to receive first dose of vaccination and Covishield will be supplied only for beneficiaries, who are due for second dose. Beneficiaries vaccinated with Covishield (first dose) will be vaccinated with Covishield for second dose only and same is for Covaxin. Additional Chief Secretary of Health, P.K Mohaptra has written to Ganjam Collector, Commissioner of Berhampur Municipal Corporation to plan introduction of Covaxin in the district.

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