The Dhaka Times Desk The corona virus vaccination program in the country was officially inaugurated by giving KoviShield vaccine to nurse Runu Veronica Costa of Kurmitola Hospital.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurated the program by participating in a video conference. The program started after 4 pm by giving vaccination to senior nurse Miz Costa of Kurmitola Hospital. At this time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also exchanged words with Costa. Sheikh Hasina asked Costa, "Are you afraid?" In response, Costa said, "No."
Later 4 more people were vaccinated in the presence of the Prime Minister. Among them were the director general of the health department, Nasima Sultana, a doctor, a police officer and an army officer.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “Our misfortune is that there are some people who have negative ideas about everything. Maybe people don't even get any help from them, but when it comes to doing any work, there is a habit of criticizing, instilling doubt in people, scaring people, some of these things are in the habit of some of them”.
He also said, I want them to come boldly. We will also give them vaccines, so that they are also protected. Who will criticize us if something happens to them?
In the opening ceremony, Health Minister Zahid Malek said that the vaccine called CoviShield, which is being given in Bangladesh, "is the safest vaccine so far compared to all other vaccines".
On the opening day of the program today (Wednesday), a total of 27 people of different categories and occupations were given corona vaccination at Kurmitola Hospital. Among them are doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers, journalists and other professionals. However, all those who will be vaccinated except for the first phase from tomorrow are health workers involved in the treatment of corona virus patients.
The vaccine they are being given is the CoviShield vaccine, invented by Oxford-AstraZeneca and produced at the Serum Institute of India. 7 million doses of Covishield have been stockpiled so far.
Apart from Kurmitola, the remaining 3 hospitals will be given this vaccination. The hospitals are - Uttara Kuwait Maitri Hospital, Mugda Medical College Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital. These people will be kept under observation from then on. The full vaccination program will begin on February 8. At the beginning, you will get people from different professions in the front row. Also, people above 55 years of age will also get a chance to get vaccinated.
Registration on Security Apps and Websites:
But for this you have to register on a website called Suraksha (https://www.surokkha.gov.bd/) with National Identity Card and mobile number. Later, the scheduled place and time for vaccination will be informed through SMS on the mobile number.
Different stages of vaccination:
Registration: Individuals will be registered through national identity card verification.
Vaccine Card: The vaccine card should be collected from the web portal.
Sending SMS messages : Sending vaccine delivery date and information.
First Dose : Given on specified date and time.
Second Dose : Given on specified date and time.
Vaccine Certificate: Can be collected from the portal after taking two doses.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use
Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why dry hands?
Crackle (cracked part) gap can remain this virus. Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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