COAI approaches Health Ministry; seeks COVID vaccination for frontline telecom workers SECTIONS Last Updated: May 11, 2021, 04:59 PM IST Share Synopsis COAI on Monday shot-off a letter to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, saying that even with a steep rise in the number of cases all across the country, the frontline telecom staff - manning networks around the clock - have to be on duty "but there is fear in the minds of these professionals". The apex association has also requested that free movement be allowed to telecom professionals during the lockdown to maintain networks. Industry body COAI has approached the Health Ministry to seek vaccination for frontline telecom workers on a priority basis amid the severe second wave of the pandemic. COAI on Monday shot-off a letter to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, saying that even with a steep rise in the number of cases all across the country, the frontline telecom staff - manning networks around the clock - have to be on duty "but there is fear in the minds of these professionals".