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Health official suspended for giving Covid vaccine to Karnataka Minister at home
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Last Updated: Apr 02, 2021, 02:14 PM IST
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The order said that despite repeated training and instructions, the vaccine was given to the minister at his residence.
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The health official who had given a COVID-19 vaccine to Karnataka Agriculture Minister B C Patil and his wife at their residence in violation of vaccination norms has been suspended. In the order issued on March 26, Health and Family Welfare Commissioner Dr K V Thrilok Chandra said he has suspended Dr Z R Makhandar, the Taluk Health Officer of Hirekerur in Haveri district from government service pending inquiry for dereliction of duty.
Karnataka agriculture minister B.C. Patil courted controversy after taking the vaccine at his house instead of going to a hospital, drawing criticism from the state health minister and others.
updated: Mar 03 2021, 12:47 ist What is wrong in getting vaccinated at home?
If you are wondering about home vaccinations, this is the question Karnataka Agriculture Minister B C Patil also raised in a retort to his critics who raised eyebrows after the minister was administered the Covid-19 vaccine at home.
Patil landed into a controversy on Tuesday after he and his wife took the jab at his home instead of going to a designated hospital.
I appeal to all the eligible people to follow the protocol and take the vaccine to help the cause of building pandemic free, healthy India.
As several social media users questioned his decision to take the vaccine at home, Sudhakar said the protocol is to get it in the hospital.
When reporters sought Chief Minister B S Yediyurappas reaction, he said getting vaccinated was more important than the place where the inoculation happened.
Patil defended himself, saying he has not committed any crime and wanted to avoid trouble for the public. Have I done any theft or robbery? I have only taken the vaccine at home, which is not a crime, the Minister told reporters.
He said it was good that his inoculation became public which would inspire others to take the shot.