Wait For Orientation Before Starting COVID Vaccination Of Expectant Mothers: Odisha Govt To Collectors

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday asked the district authorities to wait for the training of healthcare workers before commencing COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women.

In the letter, the Health and Family Welfare Department said, “Yesterday, we received a letter from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department along with a guidance note on COVID vaccination of pregnant women.

“The MoHFW communicated that an orientation of all states will be conducted shortly. After that, district-level healthcare personnel will be oriented on the said guidelines,” it said.

“Hence, all Districts / MCs are requested to wait till training of health care managers & workers on the MoHFW guidelines is done before commencing Covid vaccination of pregnant women,” it added.