Covid vaccine likely to reach Odisha by Jan 30: Minister

Bhubaneswar, Jan 4 : Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Monday said the much-awaited Covid vaccine is likely to reach the state by January 30.
“The Odisha government is in touch with the Union government. I am hopeful that Covid vaccine will reach the state by January 30,” said Das.
The Minister said that as per the protocols, the Covid warriors including frontline health workers will get the first dose of the vaccine in the first phase in the state.
Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) Director CBK Mohanty said the vaccination drive will begin across the state as soon as the doses reach the state.
“As soon as the vaccines will reach Odisha, we will start the roll-out and administration to millions here on short notice,” Mohanty told reporters.
Notably, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted emergency use approval to Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech for their respective vaccines.