The time has come for the corona vaccine: first 10 million healthcare workers, then 2 crore frontline workers will get vaccinated

Posted on 5th Dec 2020 by rohit kumar

The government convened an all-party meeting on Friday on the issue of Corona. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined it through video conferencing. He elaborated on the preparations for the vaccine. It is said that in a few weeks the corona vaccine will be ready, the first vaccine will be applied to the sick elderly and health workers.

 

The news agency quoted the sources as saying that the presentation given by the Health Ministry in the meeting said that the first 10 million health workers will be given the vaccine. These will include not only the government but also the workers in the private sector. After these, about 2 crore frontline workers will be vaccinated. Frontline workers would include people like policemen, army personnel, and municipal workers.

 

The Prime Minister has been very active about the vaccine for a week. On 28 November, he visited preparations to visit the Serum Institute in Pune, Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, and Bharat Biotech Facility in Hyderabad. On November 30, through video conferencing, he held discussions with the teams of Genoa Biopharma, Biological e, and Dr. Reddy's. The PM had advised them to do extra effort to explain common things about the effect of the vaccine to the common people.

 

5 important things of Modi's speech

 

1. No doubt in success

India's scientists are confident of their success and their confidence is strong. The world is eyeing the safest vaccine with a low price. Naturally, the world is also eyeing India. Going to Ahmedabad, Pune, and Hyderabad, I saw how the preparations for vaccine manufacturing. The ICMR and global industry giants are being coordinated. All gearing up. There are about 8 such potential vaccines, which are at different stages of the trial. They are manufactured in India only.

 

2. Not waiting long for the vaccine

India's own 3 different vaccine trials were conducted at different stages. Experts are assuming that there will not be much waiting for the vaccine. It is believed that the vaccine will be ready in the next few weeks. Vaccination will be started in India as soon as scientists get the green signal. Who will get the vaccine in the first phase, the center is also working on the suggestions of the states. Priority will be given to healthcare workers, frontline workers, and elderly people already suffering from serious illnesses.

 

3. We are better than other countries

The central and state teams are also working together on the distribution of the vaccine. We are better than other countries. We have the world's largest and experienced network for vaccination. Whatever additional requirements will be required, they are also being assessed. Efforts are on to strengthen the cold chain. India has created special software in which the beneficiaries of the corona vaccine can get real-time information related to the vaccine. The responsibility of the Corona vaccine's associated campaign has been given to the National Expert Group. The group is working closely with state governments. Decisions will be taken from this group according to national and local needs.

 

4. Price decided yet

The question of the price of the vaccine is also natural. The Center is talking to the states in this regard. The decision will be taken giving top priority to public health. India today is one of those countries where more testing is being done every day. India is one of the countries where the recovery rate is high and the death rate is low. The way we fought against Corona shows the will of every countryman. India fought the war better than developed countries.

 

5. Avoid rumors

We have not only cared for our citizens but have also worked to help other countries. India has traveled a long journey from the atmosphere of anticipation of February-March to the atmosphere of trust and expectations of December today. Now when we stand at the mouth of the vaccine, the same public participation, cooperation is very important in the future. Suggestions from all you experienced peers will also play a role in this from time to time. When such a huge vaccination campaign goes on, many rumors are spread in society. It is against public interest and national interest. It is the responsibility of all parties to make the citizens of the country aware and protect them from rumors.

 

1.39 lakh deaths due to pandemic in the country

So far, 95.71 lakh cases have been reported. Of these, 90.15 lakh have been cured and 1.39 lakh have been cured. Corona has killed 1.39 lakh people in the country. A total of 4.14 lakh active cases remain, that is, so many patients are being treated. This figure is the lowest since July 21. There were a total of 4.12 lakh active cases then.