Considering COVID Drive-thru vaccination? Here’s what you need to know
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Considering COVID Drive-thru vaccination? Here’s what you need to know

Coronavirus, the deadliest pandemic during which individuals are trying their best to physically distance themselves even while they await their turn to get jabbed. The fear of standing in the queue and coming in contact with another person while getting vaccinated is inevitable as vaccinating 1.3 billion people is a humongous task. Having said that, with a Drive-thru setup an individual has to simply drive up his/her car, flash their ID cards and token provided by CoWin Platform and get vaccinated. Yes, it is that simple and safe. Amid India’s ongoing battle against coronavirus, cities are coming up with Drive-thru vaccination setups where people can get their doses inside their vehicles. Not only have people deemed it safe but this setup is said to significantly speed up the number of people getting vaccinated if set up nationwide on a massive scale. What exactly is Drive-thru vaccination? Physical distance is the most important factor to consider when people step out for vaccination, with Drive-thru vaccination people remain seated inside their cars, show their ID cards and await their turn to get vaccinated without having to step down or come in contact with other citizens. All the processes of registration for the drive are done online “Well organized, free of cost no waiting time”: A vaccinated citizens experience Poonam Agarwal, a 27-year-old, decided to go for Drive-thru vaccination and shared her experience. Talking to The Style. World Agarwal said, “I received my Covishield via Drive-thru vaccination As the vaccination drive-thru was setup in multi level parking, people had to pass through checkpoints arranged, systematically. “The first checkpoint checked my CoWIN registration, the second checked ID proof,  the third provided a token and the fourth desk was handled by a doctor who administered the vaccine.” Agarwal further added, “The facility wasn’t just for four-wheelers but people could ride through and walk-in as well.” “Apart from a few people who walked in were seen crowding up, the process was smooth and safe when it came to payment, vehicle movement and waiting time.” On asking about how safe the setup was, Agarwal said, “The Drive-thru vaccination which is free of cost will encourage people to get vaccinated at the earliest without compromising themselves from coming into contact with other people. Overall a pleasant experience.” Rules to follow for Drive-thru vaccination? As per officials, these are the protocols that need to be followed: Prior registration on CoWIN platform Your Token number Carry your ID proof Reach designated venues on schedule Mask up and sanitize One of the first Drive-thru vaccination camp was conducted in Bengaluru city by the Residents Association and organized by the COVID-19 task force team. On May 8, the camp was held at a gated villa community Palm Meadows in RG Halli, Whitefield. Apart from Bengaluru, other cities also facilitated the idea of Drive-thru vaccination. Mumbai, Mohali, Nagpur, Gurugram, Noida, Odisha, Bhopal, Delhi are other parts of the country where Drive-thru setups are operational. Considering COVID Drive-thru vaccination? Here’s what you need to know

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Staying Fit – The Way Forward
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Staying Fit – The Way Forward

Health. Fitness. Immunity. Important priorities as we move forward in the new normal of how we live. A necessary step in this direction is a need to overhaul our approach to fitness; starting from the kind of workouts we choose, to how we do them and where we do them. Health. Fitness. Immunity Fitness programs have increasingly come to be associated with some or all of the following – rigorous and extreme workouts, tired and sore muscles, bodies struggling with exercise-related injuries and stress. Your Commitment Staying committed to your fitness program long-term should be the first priority. The basic reality, irrespective of claims made to the contrary, is that there is no short-term solution to losing weight, getting stronger, toned, fitter, faster, better. Important Considerations Our bodies are a work in progress. We all have different lifestyles, strengths, limitations, goals, health concerns etc. The workouts we choose should reflect our varied needs and be able to address them accordingly. When deciding on your fitness program it is important to be realistic. Keep in mind the frequent changes that occur in our routines, be it weekly or monthly. These changes have an immediate bearing on our commitment towards the time, effort, and frequency of our workouts. Your fitness program should be able to maximise your efforts and have the flexibility to adapt and change to accommodate short-term considerations. Workout Choices A well-chosen fitness program enables you to become stronger, be fitter, minimise injuries and stresses, and build better immunity so as to be less susceptible to illness and disease. Unfortunately, far too often we see fitness choices based on currently trending workouts or enrolments in a number of varied classes, to keep boredom at bay. Personal goals and fitness levels don’t seem to be the determining factors. Your workout is not meant to entertain you; we watch a movie, read a book, meet friends etc for that. Fitness cannot be a one size fits all approach, in an assembly-line manner. Nor is there any one perfect set of exercises that will provide equal results for all of us. Intelligent Exercise Personal Training workouts can be an ideal choice to optimize your fitness goals. An experienced personal trainer provides you with the benefit of customised programming for your specific goals and fitness levels. You have your trainer’s entire focus of instructions, cues and corrections that help engage your mind to provide a much more effective workout. And, in these unprecedented times, Personal Training workouts also address important considerations of social distancing, safety and hygiene. Approach fitness in an intelligent, result oriented way with a focus on getting fit and building immunity – and not thinking of it as an unpleasant to-do or a means of socialising with friends. By Anjali Sareen, Co-founder The Zone Mind & Body Studio. Anjali is a Master Trainer Education – Fitness and Pilates and has been in the fitness and rehab field for 30 years. Get more information on thezonestudio.com  [envira-gallery id=”9497″] Staying Fit – The Way Forward

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