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Hyderabad: State Public Health Director Dr G Srinivasa Rao told reporters on Thursday that health teams in Telangana will now conduct random checking of COVID vaccination certificates in public places. Rao explained that the move is a “precautionary measure” that also creates “awareness” about vaccination.
“We request people to carry their Covid vaccine certificates. Telangana health teams will visit public places and randomly ask for vaccine certificates from people,” he said.
Those found without a Covid vaccination certificate would be counseled by health workers, Rao continued, while reiterating that those found without a mask in public would be fined Rs 1,000. The state government had issued orders in April to impose fines on those without masks during the second wave of Kovid.
At a time when fears are rising around the world about the new Omron variant, and there has been a marginal increase in cases in Telangana, the state government has also set an ambitious target of ensuring 100 per cent immunization in the state. December.
In a cabinet meeting chaired by Municipal Administration Minister and CM K Chandrasekhar Rao’s son KT Rama Rao on Wednesday, all district collectors were asked to prepare an action plan – covering various levels like wards, municipalities and Was. Chambers Ensuring 100% vaccination.
A few months ago, the health department filed complaints from citizens that they had received “fake” messages that they had received a second dose of vaccination, when in fact they had not. In some cases, such messages were also sent to the family along with the details of the deceased. Responding to questions about this, Srinivasa Rao said that three doctors and three vaccination staff have been suspended on such complaints.
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Vaccination status of Telangana
Srinivasa Rao said that out of about 3.5 crore population of the state, more than 90 per cent have been vaccinated from the first dose. However, only 47 percent have received a second dose.
The Director of Public Health said that this is a matter of concern. “There are about 25 lakh people in the state who are well ahead of the due date for the second dose but are not getting vaccinated,” he said, adding that 15 lakh people are in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). ) Seema, “where awareness and literacy are far better than in rural areas”.
The boundaries of GHMC include the city of Hyderabad as well as parts of Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy and Sangareddy districts.
In just one week, at least three Covid clusters have been reported in Telangana. On Sunday, 47 students and a teacher at a residential school in Sangareddy district tested positive.
Allaying the apprehension of COVID outbreak in educational institutions, Srinivasa Rao said that 96 per cent of the employees working in government-run educational institutions have been vaccinated and precautionary protocols are being followed.
In September, the health department had proposed making vaccination mandatory for entry into malls and public places in the state, but the plan did not materialise.
Following criticism from citizens, the government has also canceled recreational programs that draw crowds at tourist places in Hyderabad. This week, the government canceled its weekly “Sunday-Fundaday” program, which was launched in August, “as a matter of course”.very careful“Against Omicron Edition.
(Edited by Aswari Singh)
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