Third wave preparation: Delhi govt to train 5,000 youths as health assistants
The Hindu
Training applicants need to have cleared class 12 and be at least 18-years-old.
The Delhi government will train 5,000 youths to assist doctors and nurses as part of preparations for a possible third wave of COVID-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday. The health assistants or community nursing assistants will be imparted two weeks basic training in nursing and lifecare. The training will start from June 28 in batches of 500 candidates. "I believe this move will strengthen our preparation for the third wave of Covid. Our aim is to learn from experiences across the globe such as the UK where the third wave has emerged, and to be fully prepared," Mr. Kejriwal said in an online briefing.More Related News
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