Udupi puts COVID vaccination on hold for May 4 as district runs out of vaccine stock
Udupi: Health Department on Monday put up notices at COVID vaccination centers across the district announcing that the vaccination centers will remain closed on May 4, as the administration has run out of COVID vaccines.
According to the reports, the district last received its vaccine supply on May 1, from Bengaluru. It had received Covishield’s stock. The District Hospital on Sunday vaccinated 150 people while on Monday it vaccinated 160 people.
The Covishield stock that was procured on May 1 finished on Monday, prompting the health department to put the vaccination drive on hold for May 4. The drive was put on hold from Monday, May 3 afternoon.
On Monday, several people who turned up to get vaccinated had to return back without getting vaccinated as the official ran out of stock of vaccine.
Reports added the Udupi will receive vaccines from Bengaluru on Tuesday afternoon, which the officials said will be rolled out on Wednesday, May 5.
The district is also running out of COVAXIN stock.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
