Orientations
India: Immunization Services during and post COVID-19 Outbreak
India is currently undergoing extended lockdown phase; however as per MHA order dated 15th April 20201,all health services are deemed essential and need to be functional across the country.
Based on the existing COVID-19 situation, District/Sub-Division/Municipal Corporation/Ward/any other appropriate administrative unit is categorized into Red, Orange zones with active COVID-19 cases and Green zones with no active COVID-19 cases and the list is revised on a weekly basis or earlier.
Areas where COVID-19 cases are reported and surrounding areas with risk of COVID-19 spread are classified as ‘Containment Zone’ and ‘Buffer Zone’ respectively while area outside the buffer zone is identified as ‘Area beyond Buffer Zone
The categorization of ‘Containment Zone’ and ‘Buffer Zone’ is a dynamic process updated on a weekly basis or earlier.
MoHFW (vide letter dated 14th April 2020) also issued a ‘Guidance Note’ on continuation of essential services including immunization.
Langues
- Anglais
Année de publication
2020
Type
Orientations
Catégories
- Gestion de programme
Maladies
- COVID-19
Pays
- Inde
Mots-clés
- Épidémie
Régions de l'OMS
- Région de l'Asie du Sud-Est
