Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Apr 30: Deputy commissioner (DC) Dr K V Rajendra on Friday, April 30, said that those waiting for the second dose of vaccination will get priority while scheduling vaccine sessions.
He also said, “At the moment, we have a limited supply of anti-Covid vaccine doses. There are many waiting in line for the second dose of vaccine. Hence, the first priority will be given to those who are awaiting the second dose of Covishield. There is no scope for on the spot registration for vaccination.
“People need to take online appointments for the first dose of Covishield. As per the availability of vaccination, appointments will be given. After receiving the message from the concerned hospital or health centre, people can go to take the vaccination. In one or two days, we are expecting to receive sufficient doses of vaccine,” he said.
Congress delegation submits memorandum to DC
Congress’ delegation led by former MLA Ramanath Rai and J R Lobo submitted a memorandum to DC Dr Rajendra regarding rising Covid cases in the district and 12 measures to tackle the fast-spreading pandemic.
The memorandum mentioned an increase in ventilators, shortage of nurses and doctors, appointment of PG medical students, private doctors, ensuring that there is no scarcity of oxygen and vaccinations in every centre, and immediate Covid test result. Congress, in the memorandum, also demanded that the information regarding the availability of bed should be available in the public domain, the nodal officer should be appointed to every taluk and their contact details should be shared through media to the public, blood donation camp should be conducted, as there might be the possibility of a shortage of blood once the vaccination begins for people aged over 18 years, provide oxygen kit to houses, information of the ambulance should be given to the public and fix the price of ambulance per kilometre used to avoid being overcharged.