For representational purposes. (Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS) 
Telangana

Second dry run for COVID vaccinations held at 1,200 centres in Telangana

At the Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, where one of the largest vaccination drives would be eventually held, nearly six points were prepped to cater to different beneficiaries.

Express News Service

HYDERABAD: Telangana completed its second dry run of Covid-19 vaccinations on Friday at 1,200 healthcare facilitiesin the State. A similar dry run was carried out across seven facilities last week.

At the Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, where one of the largest vaccination drives would be eventually held, nearly six points were prepped to cater to different beneficiaries.

Hospital officials are intending to vaccinate nearly 25 in each of these points. Private hospitals, including the likes of Apollo Hospitals, Olive Hospitals, and Gleneagles Global Hospital, were also part of the drive.

According to officials, it will typically take an individual 3-5 minutes to clear the verification, registration and vaccination process, followed by a 30 minute observation period. 

“During the dry run, we acquainted them to the entire process so that the time taken on the actual vaccination day is reduced,” said Dr Sudha M, Deputy DMHO, Hyderabad.

Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold 'very good' indirect talks in Qatar

Nepal ready for diplomatic dialogue with India to resolve border dispute, says Foreign Minister Khanal

From India's furnace to Europe's inferno: The science behind extreme heat

Why the US Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling is a major relief for Indians

India urges Pakistan to free 188 prisoners; seeks consular access to 13 Indians

SCROLL FOR NEXT