Teachers must get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by Oct 15 to attend schools: DDMA

The authority has asked the government employees to administer the first dose of vaccine at least by October 15. 

Disaster Management Authority of the National Capital made it clear in its latest statement that all government employees in Delhi, including teachers, must get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend their offices. DDMA also stated that the employees get at least the first dose by October 15 otherwise they will not be allowed to attend offices.

DDMA order reads, “All Government employees working in Departments/Autonomous Bodies/ PSUs/Local Bodies/Educational Institutions under Government of NCT of Delhi, including Frontline Workers, Healthcare Workers as well as Teachers and other staff working in Schools/ Colleges should get vaccinated (at least first dose) by 15.10.2021 as per prevailing guidelines/ protocols prescribed for vaccination by MOHFW, Government of India.”

It further stated, “The aforesaid Government employees/ Frontline Workers/Healthcare Workers/ Teachers and other staff working in Schools / Colleges, who do not get vaccinated (at least first dose) by 15.10.2021 shall not be allowed to attend their respective offices/ Health care institutions/ educational institutions with effect from 16.10.2021 till they have obtained the first dose vaccination.”

The authority also stated that “For teachers and other employees, the period of absence from October 16 till the administration of the first dose will be treated as “on leave”.

The authority will use the Arogya Setu app or vaccination certificate to verify the employees have administrated the first dose of vaccination or complete vaccination

On September 29, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority also ensure 100 per cent vaccination for all government employees, teachers and other staff in schools, colleges, and healthcare workers who have in constant interaction with the general public and the vulnerable section of the society.

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