The dry run for COVID-19 vaccine is being carried out in as many as 116 districts across 259 sites in the country to test operational feasibility.
In its bid to be ready for the COVID-19 vaccination drive as soon as vaccines are available, India is carrying out a nationwide vaccine dry run today (January 2). It can be seen as a trial run before the actual vaccination begins. Different states and union territories all over the country have prepared to test the operational feasibility required for vaccination through this drive. A trial run was earlier conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, and Assam on December 28 and 29.
The current exercise is being carried out in all states in a minimum of three sites. It is being conducted in as many as 116 districts across 259 sites. Check out these recent pictures of the COVID-19 vaccine dry run from different cities and states in the country:
1. COVID-19 vaccine dry run in progress in Guwahati
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Assam is participating in the dry run of the COVID-19 vaccine drive for better preparedness when the vaccines are available. It is being conducted at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati. (Image: ANI)
2. COVID-19 vaccine trial run in Delhi
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The capital city is witnessing a dry run for COVID-19 vaccine in three hospitals. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited the GTB Hospital to review the drill for vaccination. (Image: ANI)
3. Kerala conducts COVID-19 vaccine practice drive
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The Kerala government is conducting the vaccine dry run in four districts. State Health Minister, KK Shailaja, visited the Government Hospital, Peroorkada in Thiruvananthapuram to review the dry run for COVID-19 vaccines. (Image: ANI)
4. COVID-19 vaccine drive in Karnataka
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The COVID-19 vaccination trial run is in progress at the Primary Health Centre in Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru. The state has identified more than 1,65,000 healthcare workers for vaccination. (Image: ANI)
5. Maharashtra carries out dry run for COVID-19 vaccine
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The dry run for COVID-19 vaccine is currently being carried out at the District Hospital in Pune. The state is also conducting a dry run in Nagpur, Jalna, and Nandurbar. (Image: ANI)
