Two-day exercise begins in seven districts with volunteersThe dry run to test preparedness for the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine kicked off on Monday in four States across the country — Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab. A detailed check list was prepared by the Union Health Ministry and shared with the four States to guide them in the dry run, said the Ministry. The dry run began on Monday in Rajkot district, Rajkot city, Gandhinagar district and Gandhinagar city, Mr. Jani told media persons. “The actual (potential) vaccine shots will not be administered to people during the dry run,” he said. Health officials in Ludhiana and Nawanshahr said for each centre, 25 persons from those registered online were selected for the dry run.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2020 17:05 UTC