The shortage of COVID-19 vaccines hit the ‘Tika Utasav’ in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts, although the number of infections is expected to rise on Sunday.
The ‘Tika Utsav’, which was to be organized between April 11th and 14th, was limited to frontline warriors with little availability of cans in these two districts.
Up to 17 lakh over 45 years of age will need vaccination, but availability of Thurs has been limited to below 50,000. Officials hope the stock will arrive soon. In the meantime, they are widely publicizing the vaccination campaign and making arrangements for the mass vaccination program.
“The state government has already asked the center for 25 lakh vaccines. The vaccination cannot continue until the supply arrives. In the meantime, people must take every precaution such as: B. Wear masks, disinfect hands and keep social distance, “said an official from the Ministry of Health.
Viziangaram District reported 193 new cases on Sunday, bringing the number of active cases to 573. 293 new infections were reported in Srikakulam district and the cumulative total rose to 1,294.
Awareness program
In the meantime, BJP cadres in Itchapuram, Srikakulam and other locations are raising awareness of the benefits of the COVID-19 protocol. Itchapuram BJP in charge, G. Sai Kamesh, said the party’s central leadership had directed them to publicize the benefits of vaccination on a large scale.
“Many people have doubts about the vaccination. We visit government and private hospitals to motivate patients and others to vaccinate. We hope the vaccine inventory will reach Srikakulam in a few days, ”he said.