A aggregate of 874 panels will distribute the accoutrements in pastoral areas under eight primary health centers in experimental block areas of Varanasi
VARANASI With the help of covering panels, the distribution of Covid-19 drug accoutrements began in Varanasi on Saturday as a preventative measure to check the third surge of Covid-19, said fresh principal medical officer (ACMO), Dr Sanjay Rai.
District justice (DM) Kaushal Raj Sharma had carried a large volume of Covid drugs for the megacity from the government and monitoring panels had been roped in to distribute the drug accoutrements, he said.
“ A aggregate of 874 panels will distribute the accoutrements in pastoral areas under eight primary health centers (PHCs) in experimental block areas of Varanasi. Likewise, covering panels of all 90 wards will distribute the Covid drug accoutrements in civic areas under 24 PHCs. These panels will also distribute the accoutrements in Ramnagar and Gangapur areas,” Dr Rai said.
Piecemeal from this, the Covid drug accoutrements would also be available at five other linked places, including seven Covid hospitals, road stations, machine stands and jail in the megacity.
Dr Rai said, “ The Covid drug accoutrements comprise different drugs for different age group of people. The accoutrements for children from birth to 1 time, and 1-5 times contain paracetamol drops, ORS and multivitamin drops. While for 5-12 times, it has paracetamol tablets, Ivermectin 6 mg and Vitamin B complex.
Azithromycin 500, Ivermectin 12 mg, Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin B complex and paracetamol tablets are available for those above 12 times.”
Varanasi reports 21 fresh Covid-19 cases
The total number of Covid-19 active cases in Varanasi increased to 46 on Saturday, with 21 further people testing positive for the contagion in the quarter during the day.
District justice Kaushal Raj Sharma has appealed to the people to follow Covid protocol, including wearing face masks, sanitising hands constantly and maintaining physical distancing of two yards.
Chief medical officer Dr Sandip Chaudhary said, “ Vaccination will be done at 529 centers in the quarter on January 3. This installation will be available for people between 15 and 18 times of age.”
He said that places had been opened for a week from 8 pm on Saturday and heirs would be suitable to get vaccination from 10 am.
“ Now, six people can be registered on the CoWin gate with one mobile number. Day/ night special vaccination center at Sigra Stadium and LT College, Orderly Bazar, will also be functional from 7 am to 10 pm,” he added.