To ensure a smooth roll-out of the vaccination process, the central government has selected Punjab to conduct a dry run on December 28 and December 29. "The dry run is aimed at testing the laid out mechanisms for Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in the health system. It will provide insights on any gaps or bottlenecks so that those could be addressed before the commencement of the Covid-19 drive," said the state Health Minister Balbir Singh after the announcement. Also Read | Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstep"The dry run is to be conducted in one or two districts, under the overall leadership of District Collector or Magistrate," he added. "The primary objective of the dry run included assessing the operational feasibility of using Co-WIN application in the field environment and to test linkages between planning," the state said.

Source: Mint December 24, 2020 15:54 UTC