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Vaccination preparation in full swing

Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) Preparations for corona vaccination are in full swing across in the state.
Today, 9 .63 lakh doses of vaccine have been received from the Serum Institute for the state. It will be distributed district-wise as per the instructions of the Central Government,According to official press statement.
Vaccination sessions will be conducted at 511 places in 36 districts with the facilities of electricity, internet, webcast etc.
So far, more than 7.84 lakh health workers have been registered on the Covin portal in the state and the registration process will continue till midnight on Tuesday.
There are 3,135 cold chain centers available in the state, informed Health Minister Rajesh Tope and Principal Secretary of Health Department Dr. Presented by Pradip Vyas.
The Central Government has set up a "Corona Vaccination Experts Group (NEGVAC)" at the national level. Preparations for corona vaccination have been started as per their guidelines.
The priority group for vaccination has been decided and the first group includes health care workers, all employees of government and private health institutions, Asha, Anganwadi workers etc.
Health workers are classified into nine groups for vaccination.
Front line workers include state and central police forces, armed forces, home guards, municipal workers, etc.
The third group includes all persons above 50 years of age and persons below 50 years of age with other ailments,the statement added.
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