Inoculation of frontline and healthcare workers in Delhi below national average: Centre
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Synopsis (The figure in) Rajasthan is 95 per cent, Madhya Pradesh is 96 per cent, Chhattisgarh is 99 per cent and Delhi is 78 per cent. It is 10-11 per cent below the (national) average. It should be improved. It (Delhi) is a limited area, limited population and (it is) well-connected. We appeal that states work to raise it, V K Paul said.
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The inoculation of frontline and healthcare workers against coronavirus in Delhi is less than the national average, Member (Health) of the Niti Aayog V K Paul said on Saturday. Responding to a question in a media briefing, Paul said the overall coverage of single-dose for healthcare workers is 89 per cent.
As India battles with the second wave of coronavirus, NITI Aayog member VK Paul on Thursday said that the Sputnik V vaccine will be available in the market by next week.
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Speaking at a press briefing of the health ministry, Dr Paul also said that there is no cause for concern. He asked the people not to panic and remain vigilant about the virus. “There is no cause for concern, no need to panic, as for now. We need to stay vigilant,” he said.