Folk singer Geeta Rabari’s husband also took jab at home in Kutch

RAJKOT: The Kutch district administration on Monday described as ‘regrettable’ the act of famed Gujarati folk singer Geeta Rabari and her husband taking Covid-19 vaccine at their house even as thousands had adhered to the government guidelines and stood in the queue to get the jab.
The administration will also transfer the female health worker who administered the vaccine to the couple at their house in Madhapar village near Bhuj on Saturday.
However, the letter holds little significance as there is no provision under the law to take action against any private citizen getting the jab in the comfort of their home.
Rabari had stoked a controversy by posting a picture of hers taking the vaccine at home on social media. However, she deleted the photo on Sunday after the row.
Meanwhile, officials said looking at the good work done by the female health worker during Covid-19, she will be transferred to another center. Sources said Rabari knew the health worker, so she asked her to come home despite getting the slot at a vaccination centre.
Dr JO Madhak, chief district health officer (CDHO), Kutch, said in a statement: “Around 5.28 lakh people in Kutch have been inoculated and people including women and old people went to the vaccination centre even as the location was far from their residence. They stood in the queue to get inoculated.”
“You are a folk singer and being the citizen of the country, you are bound to follow the guidelines of the government. You and your husband got the first dose of vaccine on Saturday at your home by violating the guideline, which is extremely regrettable. This kind of act doesn't befit a folk singer like you and it has created an adverse impact on the minds of the health department, administration and common people,” the letter states.
“The situation demands an explanation from a health worker who is tirelessly working for a long time,” the letter stated.
CDHO warned Rabari not to repeat this act while taking the second dose.