Preparations in place for vaccine distribution in Karnataka: State Health Minister Sudhakar

Karnataka’s Health & Medical Education Minister Dr K. Sudhakar on Monday said that preparations are in place for Covid vaccine distribution in the state.

“It’s a matter of pride for us that India has developed a vaccine in a record time ahead of many developed nations,” Dr Sudhakar said.

Speaking to the media here on Monday, he thanked PM Narendra Modi and all scientists who worked relentlessly to invent the vaccine. “We have developed an indigenous vaccine ahead of several developed nations and all corona warriors will be administered vaccine in the first phase. Now emergency approval has been given for restricted use and full license will be approved after the successful completion of 3rd stage clinical trials. I have personally spoken to the scientists involved in research and development of a vaccine and it is safe. This is a gift to the world by India,” said the minister.

He said that preparations are in place for vaccine distribution. “Private hospitals will also be roped in if required,” he said. “At least 48 passengers were tested positive out of which 34 are UK returnees. Mutant corona virus is found in 10 people among them, all are recovering in government hospitals,” said Dr Sudhakar.

He added that 75 people who have returned from the UK could not be traced. “Home department and BBMP have assured to trace them soon. Tracing is delayed as 3 people have foreign addresses and some immigration issues,” the minister clarified. The government has considered all factors and taken a decision. There are guidelines for flight operations as well, he said.