In Maharashtra the Covid-19 vaccine dry run is being carried out in over thirty districts and 25 municipal corporations. According to the state government, the dry run is being conducted at three healthcare centres in each district and one centre in municipal corporation limits. State Health minister, Rajesh Tope said, saids&nbsp; that adequate training has been imparted to ensure a smooth dry run.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''AIR correspondent reports the second round of dry run carried out in Maharashtra is an important step before the actual vaccination drive. It is also being done to detect logistical issues that may crop up in the immunisation process. All aspects of the immunisation process is thoroughly followed in the dry run with the help of senior health officials.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">State health Minister, Rajesh Tope has said that Maharashtra will take nearly three months to complete the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination for eight lakh people in the state, the data of which, he said has been uploaded on the CO-WIN App. Coordination between the health, police and education departments will be assessed during the dry run. Meanwhile, in Pune, 15 thousand, health workers will be inoculated in the first phase. Besides, 180 vaccine centres will be set up for this immunisation drive.</span><br />
News On AIR | January 8, 2021 2:23 PM
Maharashtra: Covid-19 vaccine dry run being carried out in over 30 districts & 25 municipal corporations